Drug overdoses spike across nation, Madison County amid pandemic
Over 81,000 people died from drug overdoses in the country between June 2019 and May 2020, according to a recent report from the Centers for …
DEA: Two major illegal drugs flooding NY area
Before the pandemic, Long Island had made progress on reducing the number of fatal overdoses among residents after several waves of an opioid crisis …
Sault Ste. Marie mayor calls on province to help with overdose crisis
MARIE — The mayor of Sault Ste Marie is calling on the province to step up with funding to help the city address overdose deaths, particularly those …
Pandemic contributing to rise in opioid overdose deaths, opioid taskforce director says
Sam Peterson struggled with opioid addiction for years. Noloxone helped save his life from an overdose. Narcan nasal spray.
Clark County CARES kicks off Drug Facts week noting pandemic’s effects
But, Yazel said that although the overdoses themselves close to doubled, deaths only rose about 10% to 15%. “I think that is a testament to some of …
Mayo Clinic concerned about accessibility of life-saving drug Naloxone during pandemic
According to the CDC, between May 2019 and May 2020 was the deadliest year for opioid overdoses in U.S. history. 81,000 Americans died. Related …
Toxic street drug blamed in recent OD deaths
“The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of a higher number of suspected opioid overdoses in Greater Sudbury, some of these resulting in …
New Westminster backs plan to reduce drug-poisoning deaths
New Westminster wants an overdose prevention site to open as soon as possible to help prevent people from dying in the drug poisoning crisis.
Suspected surge in opioid deaths in Sudbury prompts warning
SUDBURY — The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of a higher number of suspected opioid overdoses in Greater Sudbury, some of …
Portman, Capito unveil Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a heartbreaking surge in overdose deaths, which is why it is essential that we give these coalitions …