The idea for the documentary came to Baldwin after he learned about the overdose death of his friend PJ Raynor.
Tag: overdose deaths
Cities Now Outpace Rural Towns In Overdose Deaths
In 2017, there were a reported 22 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in urban areas, officially surpassing the 20 deaths per 100,000 in rural areas by a slim margin.
"Below Deck" Star's Son Dies Of Overdose After 20-Year Addiction Battle
“We loved Josh unconditionally and were proud of the man he had become in spite of his problems,” the Below Deck star wrote about his son.
DEA Database Tracked Every Pain Pill Sold In The US, Here's Where They Went
The data depicts a clear “opioid belt” comprised of more than 90 counties across West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky.
Overdose Deaths Dip For The First Time In Decades
The national overdose toll declined by about 3,000 between 2017 and 2018.
Community Of Responders Campaign Aims To End Overdose Deaths
The program’s goal is for naloxone to be deployed within six minutes of an overdose starting, drastically increasing the chances of the victims’ survival.
New York Launches Fentanyl Education Campaign
The campaign will target neighborhoods that have been hit hardest by the opioid epidemic and will promote the carrying and use of naloxone.
Overdose Death Rates Skyrocket Among Middle-Aged Women
Overdose death rates among women aged 30 to 64 years rose by 260% between 1999 and 2017.
Ohio Officials Issue Warning After Spike In Drug Overdose Deaths
Fentanyl is widely believed to be the major cause of a recent overdose wave that hit multiple Ohio counties.
Harm Reduction Advocate Who Lost Son To Overdose Joins Drug Policy Alliance
In her new role, Joy Fishman is working on behalf of the legacy of both her husband, who invented naloxone, and her son.