Supplying every AED first-aid box with epinephrine auto-injectors and naloxone can significantly increase survival rates. The opioid epidemic has persisted for a long time, and treating patients ...

The Dearborn Department of Public Health's efforts since spring 2022 to address opioid and substance use issues include creating a Narcan vending machine program, providing free emergency overdose ...

Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, has been around for nearly two decades. But it wasn’t until last year when Chautauqua County saw it have a significant effect on overdose deaths in the county.

HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The idea is to save lives. We've told you how vending machines offering free Narcan are now at sheriff's offices in Nashville and Memphis. The problem is opioid users ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an online interactive map by the Texas Department of State Health Services to help Texans locate Naloxone (NARCAN).

A new USC-led study provides the first nationwide picture of who knows about, carries, and uses naloxone to reverse deadly opioid overdoses. The study, "Naloxone Knowledge, Carrying, Purchase ...

Some Long Island businesses are keeping anti-overdose medication behind their counters — preparing for the reality someone might need a lifesaving dose right outside their doors. Port Jefferson ...

Narcan, a nasal spray that quickly reverses an overdose, has been a key tool in the fight against opioid deaths. Advocates say the vending machine, which offers the drug for free, is going to ...

The test strips are used to detect the presence of fentanyl in order to prevent potential overdosing, while Narcan, a nasal spray, can be used to reverse an opiod overdose, officials said.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of York Bureau of Health is hosting a Narcan distribution event next week. According to the City of York, the Bureau of Health, in collaboration with the York ...

DEEP ELLUM, Texas (KTVT) — An effort born in Deep Ellum to save lives with second-hand vending machines is expanding, dispensing second chances with free Narcan. Last year, Anthony Delbano ...

Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose – but he admits that’s about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of ...