The statewide effort to provide more access to medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction programs has saved lives.
Tag: opioid overdose deaths
Feds Undertake Four-State Study to Address Opioid Crisis
The $350 million research project aims to find a way to reduce opioid deaths by 40% within 3 years.
Opioid Vending Machines Proposed By Health Expert
The safe supply program has already secured a $1.4 million federal grant.
"192aDay" Campaign Spotlights Heartbreaking Toll Of Addiction
The campaign aims to spread awareness about addiction and offer resources for recovery and treatment options.
Americans Are Unhappy And The Opioid Epidemic May Be A Factor
For the third straight year, the U.S. has dropped in the rankings of the World Happiness Report.
Opioid Prescriptions Drop Drastically In Ohio
Ohio’s prescription drug monitoring program played a major role in the state’s success.
UFC Launches Opioid Awareness Campaign
In the video, UFC president Dana White highlights statistics about the toll taken by the opioid crisis and offers resources for those in need of help.
Black Balloon Day Pays Tribute To Lives Lost To Addiction
Families and loved ones across the country are taking part in the growing Black Balloon movement which memorializes lives lost to addiction.
Illicit Mexican Fentanyl Taking Its Toll on Arizonans
The number of fentanyl deaths in Arizona tripled between 2015 and 2017.
In Massachusetts, Opioid Deaths Decline For Second Year
Officials applaud the state’s progress but acknowledge that there’s still a long way to go in the fight against the opioid crisis.