Overdose Prevention

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is Targeting ‘Kids and Young Adults,’ DEA Warns

Brightly colored fentanyl pressed into pills or in a chalky form—called rainbow fentanyl—was found in 18 states, a press release…

2 years ago

California Governor Vetoes Bill Authorizing Safe Injection Sites

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have authorized a limited number of safe injection sites,…

2 years ago

California Lawmakers Approve Bill Authorizing Safe Consumption Sites

The California Senate took new strides in the effort to control the steep increase in drug overdose deaths this week…

2 years ago

NYC’s Overdose Prevention Centers Prove Effective

A new study published this month has found that New York City’s historic safe consumption centers have helped reduce overdoses.…

2 years ago