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Overdose Prevention
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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.
Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is Targeting ‘Kids and Young Adults,’ DEA Warns
An announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration warns of rainbow fentanyl, which was found in at least 18 states.
California Governor Vetoes Bill Authorizing Safe Injection Sites
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have authorized the establishment of safe injection sites to prevent drug overdoses.
California Lawmakers Approve Bill Authorizing Safe Consumption Sites
The California Senate passed a bill this week allowing four local jurisdictions to operate overdose prevention centers—sites that allowed people to use illicit drugs in a safe, medically supervised location.
NYC’s Overdose Prevention Centers Prove Effective
New research shows the first publicly recognized centers in the nation reduced overdoses.