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Department of Defense To Track Military Overdoses, Provide NARCAN
A wave of military drug overdoses has forced the Pentagon’s hand to take two major steps in saving drug user’s lives: tracking military overdoses and making NARCAN available to all service members.
White House Urges Public Schools to Carry NARCAN, Train To Use It
The Biden administration attempted to take a step toward curbing the nationwide fentanyl epidemic Monday by sending a letter to all the educators in the country.
FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses
The spray, known as Opvee, has achieved similar results to Narcan in studies.
University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine
Santa Clara University’s free Narcan vending machine could save lives.
Minnesota Lawmakers Push To Make Narcan Available in Schools
Lawmakers in Minnesota are trying to pass a bill that would require schools in the state to have the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan available in the event of an emergency situation.
Fentanyl Overdose Reversal Drug Stronger Than Narcan Released
Zimhi is being released to first responders to combat powerful fentanyl overdoses.
FDA Takes First Step in Making NARCAN Available Over the Counter
NARCAN, a true miracle drug that can reverse opiate overdoses at the drop of a hat and save the user’s life, may soon become much more widely accessible to addicts.
Walgreens To Sell Overdose Reversal Drug Without A Prescription
But it'll cost you.
Chicago Giving Departing Inmates Overdose-Reversing Drug
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail and…
Ohio Sheriff Won’t Let Deputies Carry Narcan, Citing Safety
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff in an Ohio county with record numbers of overdose deaths in recent…