/naloxone Naloxone en-US Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:16 GMT /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the new stations offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips and other health supplies across Detroit Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis As fentanyl-fueled overdoses surge across the Twin Cities, Hennepin and Ramsey County officials are increasingly using buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent fatal relapses Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:42:36 GMT /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /substance-abuse/ky-city-officials-cite-community-efforts-for-32-decline-in-overdose-deaths Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton credits local programs, harm reduction initiatives and emergency responders for the decline Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/ky-city-officials-cite-community-efforts-for-32-decline-in-overdose-deaths /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:16 GMT /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ /opioid-settlement-funding-compensation-for-communities/preparing-for-opioid-settlement-funding-requests-infographic Tips to help EMS agencies apply for funds Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:59:31 GMT /opioid-settlement-funding-compensation-for-communities/preparing-for-opioid-settlement-funding-requests-infographic /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:02:00 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:12:25 GMT /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 /ems-grant-center/opioid-settlement-funds-a-critical-resource-for-addressing-the-crisis States are channeling funds into overdose response equipment, drug identification tools and community recovery initiatives Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:29:40 GMT /ems-grant-center/opioid-settlement-funds-a-critical-resource-for-addressing-the-crisis /substance-abuse/mich-county-sees-decline-in-overdose-deaths Oakland County officials credit the decline to the availability of Narcan training and a public health, sheriff's office partnership Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/mich-county-sees-decline-in-overdose-deaths /opioids/articles/mitigating-the-risks-of-the-opioid-epidemic-with-harm-reduction-strategies-X28hGm5jRDoj1dOq/ Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:33:13 GMT /opioids/articles/mitigating-the-risks-of-the-opioid-epidemic-with-harm-reduction-strategies-X28hGm5jRDoj1dOq/ The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /substance-abuse/pa-sees-lowest-decline-in-overdose-deaths-since-2016 The year-over-year decrease in fatal drug overdoses was 24% as of July Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:20:56 GMT /substance-abuse/pa-sees-lowest-decline-in-overdose-deaths-since-2016 /substance-abuse/calif-county-sees-sharp-decline-in-fentanyl-deaths Sacramento County officials reported 186 deaths due to fentanyl this year compared to 404 in all of 2023 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:53 GMT /substance-abuse/calif-county-sees-sharp-decline-in-fentanyl-deaths /substance-abuse/cdc-reports-overdose-deaths-on-the-decline Data shows that overdose deaths are down 14% in a 12-month period compared to the last period Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/cdc-reports-overdose-deaths-on-the-decline /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:34:17 GMT /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely /substance-abuse/colo-naloxone-fund-in-jeopardy-despite-opioid-settlement-income Officials worry about the future of the Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/colo-naloxone-fund-in-jeopardy-despite-opioid-settlement-income /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast Fentanyl and meth fuel rising deaths in Alaska, Nevada, Washington and Oregon, prompting harm reduction efforts and tougher prosecutions Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:26:58 GMT /substance-abuse/overdose-deaths-rise-in-western-states-as-focus-shifts-to-pacific-coast /substance-abuse/wash-county-first-responders-to-use-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-overdoses Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue utilizes a two-person Cares Team to provide buprenorphine during overdose calls Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:50 GMT /substance-abuse/wash-county-first-responders-to-use-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-overdoses /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal Withdrawal symptoms tended to be far worse than those experienced by even the most severe heroin users of the past Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/philadelphia-hospitals-test-new-strategy-for-tranq-dope-withdrawal /substance-abuse/minn-sees-first-drop-in-overdose-deaths-in-6-years State health department officials credit naloxone availability as part of the success and say there is more work to do Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:26:38 GMT /substance-abuse/minn-sees-first-drop-in-overdose-deaths-in-6-years /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:02:56 GMT /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:34:17 GMT /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely