Drug Overdose Deaths Have Decreased in the U.S.
Drug deaths declined by about 10.6% this year, which is a significant reversal from previous years.
News September 19
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New Jersey Makes Overdose-Antidote Naloxone Available to All School Districts in the State
Every school district in New Jersey must develop and adopt policies and procedures to maintain and administer an…
News September 16
Yale Settles with Women Over Fertility Nurse’s Diversion of Fentanyl
Yale only acknowledged the problem after an employee noticed a fentanyl vial had a loose cap.
News September 12
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September 20
UVM’s Cat ECare Provides AEDs on Campus to Save Lives of Cardiac Arrest Victims
Cat ECare emergency stations are distributed around UVM’s campus and include AEDs, as well as bleeding control kits,…
Insights September 4
3 Washington Hospital Security Officers Help Save Man from Overdose
An officer monitoring campus security cameras recognized the victim was in distress and dispatched two others who then…
News May 22
California Governor Signs Melanie’s Law to Stop Youth Fentanyl Overdoses
Every public school in California will be required to provide school staff members with training on opioid and…
News October 19
College Students Must Mind Their Prescription Meds
Miss America 2020 reminds colleges to warn their students to keep their prescription medication in a locked, secure…
Insights April 19
NJ Middle School Teacher Overdoses on Fentanyl in Front of Students
The campus school resource officer administered Narcan to the art teacher, which revived him after he overdosed on…
News January 10
School Behavioral Aide, Husband Arrested for Dealing Fentanyl to Students
The employee and her husband are believed to have furnished fentanyl to at least eight students, including one…
News May 24
