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Saving Lives Is the First Imperative in the Opioid Epidemic

Saving Lives Is the First Imperative in the Opioid Epidemic Formerly inconceivable ideas—like providing drug users a safe place to inject—are gaining traction. By ... read more

Some good news in the opioid epidemic as we try to save lives

Life. Health. Wellness. Mental health; Sexual health; Dermatology; Oral health; Hair loss ... read more

Overdose Epidemic | Overdose Epidemic | Understanding the Science, the Stigma, and How to Save Lives | Episode 2 - PBS

Health providers advocate harm reduction and science to save lives in the overdose crisis. Amid a dire overdose epidemic, saving lives is paramount. In this episode, health provider experts from ... read more

Narcan in hand, they're saving lives on opioid epidemic's front lines - USA TODAY

CAMDEN, N.J. − Roz Pichardo knows how to save a life: She has done it more than 2,200 times, living and working in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. She records each save, taking note of ... read more

Philadelphia's "hope dealers" believe FDA Narcan decision will save lives - CBS News

It's important to note that many pharmacies will give you Narcan now even without a prescription, but those on the front lines of the opioid epidemic say this decision will help them save more lives. read more

‘Just Say No’ led to opioid crisis. LA nonprofit aims to save lives

End Overdose is an nonprofit that addresses the growing opioid epidemic through harm reduction, training and education. “We have medication that can reverse an overdose, we have training that we know ... read more

Opinion | Emergent is a partner in ending the opioid epidemic

A vial of Narcan nasal spray on display on Sept. 8 at a Naloxone demonstration at the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services in D.C. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The Sept. 24 ... read more

Over-The-Counter Narcan Will Save Lives, Experts Say. But The Cost Will Affect Access | LAist

Advisers to the FDA put the opioid overdose-reversal drug a step closer to being sold without a needing a prescription. Even if approved, the medication may not reach many people who need it. read more

Opioid crisis needs coordinated, thoughtful response from all sectors - Florida Times-Union

That way, we can hope to stem the tide of this silent epidemic, save lives and build a healthier future for our communities. Yusneisy Cuellar is a Master of Public Health student at the University ... read more