Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives
A higher dose version of naloxone, the nasal spray used to reverse opioid-induced overdoses, did not lead to more saved lives, according […]
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Department of Defense To Track Military Overdoses, Provide NARCAN
As per a new law, the Department of Defense will begin tracking overdoses within the United States military in 2024 and begin […]
White House Urges Public Schools to Carry NARCAN, Train To Use It
The White House is urging American public schools to carry Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, to help combat sky-high overdose rates from […]
Americans Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes (And Less Addictive Than Technology)
Americans say that cannabis is much less dangerous than opioids, alcohol, and cigarettes, according to a new survey conducted by the American […]
FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday said that it had given regulatory approval to a nasal spray that has proven effective […]
University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine
The future is now: Vending machines in 2023 dispense cannabis, beer, art, cupcakes, and now the life-saving drug Narcan, as we race […]
Colorado Weighs Proposal To Allow Safe Injection Sites
A bill proposed in Colorado would give the go-ahead to local governments to set up so-called “safe injection sites” within their jurisdictions, […]
Fentanyl Overdose Reversal Drug Stronger Than Narcan Released
A new overdose reversal drug is arming first responders with a more powerful tool for fentanyl overdoses. Zimhi—an FDA-approved high-dose naloxone injection—was […]
FDA Takes First Step in Making NARCAN Available Over the Counter
As of Tuesday, certain naloxone products like NARCAN have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and determined to be […]
Researchers Developing Vaccine to Fight Opioid Use Disorder
Scientists with a new research center at the University of Washington are working on a vaccine to help fight the opioid epidemic […]