/substance-abuse Substance Abuse en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:06:23 GMT /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding /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 /legal/calif-firefighter-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-theft-from-at-least-1-station An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:57:14 GMT /legal/calif-firefighter-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-theft-from-at-least-1-station /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /legal/iowa-paramedic-charged-with-allegedly-stealing-painkillers-from-ambulance A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:11:26 GMT /legal/iowa-paramedic-charged-with-allegedly-stealing-painkillers-from-ambulance /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:57 GMT /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program /ems-products/inventory/management/the-future-of-medication-security-infographic This advanced app-based solution can improve accountability and reduce diversion Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:17:16 GMT /ems-products/inventory/management/the-future-of-medication-security-infographic /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 /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:06:23 GMT /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding /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 /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:18:51 GMT /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know /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 /ems-products/fentanyl-protection/articles/mrsa-fentanyl-bed-bugs-what-are-you-bringing-home-with-you-elphCngvpQ9DraDr/ Limit your exposure and clean the ambulance and your clothing before heading home after shift to avoid contaminating your home and loved ones Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:01:00 GMT /ems-products/fentanyl-protection/articles/mrsa-fentanyl-bed-bugs-what-are-you-bringing-home-with-you-elphCngvpQ9DraDr/ /alcohol/videos/what-would-you-do-the-drunk-guy-is-drunk-again-or-is-he-FpBdJ8JT3TNYp7pw/ Steve Whitehead and Dr. David Tan discuss the EMS response to a patient who is allegedly drunk and has been seen by providers many times in the past Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:54:00 GMT /alcohol/videos/what-would-you-do-the-drunk-guy-is-drunk-again-or-is-he-FpBdJ8JT3TNYp7pw/ /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:44:06 GMT /pharmacology/understanding-date-rape-drugs /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 /legal/former-ohio-ems-chief-sentenced-to-prison-for-drug-thefts The former fire department EMS assistant chief pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl and morphine while working for a county EMS department Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:46:05 GMT /legal/former-ohio-ems-chief-sentenced-to-prison-for-drug-thefts /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:14:00 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ /substance-abuse/wash-county-sees-increase-in-overdose-deaths Year after year, the number of overdose deaths in Spokane has increased rapidly Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/wash-county-sees-increase-in-overdose-deaths /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 /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:33:23 GMT /ems-training-and-education/live-from-wisconsin-top-clinical-tips-for-paramedics /public-health/conn-city-sees-a-significant-drop-in-opioid-deaths New Britain officials credit Narcan training and social services with a 51% decline in opioid deaths Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:29:23 GMT /public-health/conn-city-sees-a-significant-drop-in-opioid-deaths /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 /substance-abuse/wash-emt-has-certification-suspended-after-failing-to-enroll-in-monitoring-program The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:20:21 GMT /substance-abuse/wash-emt-has-certification-suspended-after-failing-to-enroll-in-monitoring-program /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years Tue, 07 May 2024 14:14:47 GMT /dispatchers/calif-dispatcher-dies-in-crash-with-suspected-dui-driver-on-the-way-to-work /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 /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:06:23 GMT /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds Legislators look at the limited ways opioid settlement funds can be spent across the state Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:14:37 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds