Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
As Overdoses Rise, Rochester Area Expands Narcan TrainingIn face of a deadly wave of overdose deaths, Rochester and surrounding Monroe County have begun to offer Narcan training in cities and towns across the region.As reported by 13 WHAM, Monroe County is offering new ways to train people in preventing and ... Read More
Brotherly Love Now Means Carrying NarcanAs the opioid crisis in Philadelphia shows no signs of easing, officials now are urging residents to carry life-saving doses of Narcan with them. As reported by The Inquirer, the city's health department announced a new ad campaign showcasing how easy naloxone is to use and ... Read More
Former Addict Leads Effort to Distribute Narcan KitsScott Boyink, a former addict and recovery warrior, is working to have Narcan placed in nightclubs throughout Detroit hoping to empower club-goers and save lives. As reported by Detroit Metro Times, Boyink's goal is to get the kits "anywhere where musicians ... Read More
Should Other Drugs Be Allowed In Philly Safe Sites?As Philadelphia explores opening safe injection sites for opioid addicts, questions arise whether to allow other drugs such as crack cocaine. As reported by the Inquirer, cities such as Toronto provide special kits for crack cocaine users in an effort to help limit ... Read More
PSU Officers Trained On Administering Life-saving NaloxonePenn State police will begin carrying Naloxone as part of an initiative providing 60,000 naloxone kits across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. As reported by StateCollege.com, Penn State University Police will join other local law enforcement in carrying naloxone, ... Read More
Homeless Shelters Facing Wave of OverdosesThe number of overdose incidents in NY City homeless shelters spiked nearly 600% in the first four months of fiscal year 2018, a new report says. As reported by Politico, the opioid crisis is having a devastating effect on New York City’s homeless population, driving up the ... Read More
Huntington WV Fire Chief Featured In Powerful DocumentaryA Netflix documentary on the opioid crisis featuring West Virginia Fire Chief Jan Rader has been nominated for an Academy Award. As reported by Firehouse.com, the Netflix documentary about the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia, was amongst the films ... Read More
Overdose Survivors Will Receive Home VisitA new outreach program in Lehigh County is targeting overdose survivors, providing them with a "home support visit" within 48-72 hours. As reported by Lehigh Valley Live, Lehigh County officials announced an outreach program that would kick in after a person is saved by ... Read More
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