Governor Abbott gives 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott went on to list seven emergency items for the 2023 legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott went on to list seven emergency items for the 2023 legislative session.
Over 3,000 fentanyl pills, other drugs seized in North Austin
Police said on Jan. 18, officers discovered over 3,000 pills of fentanyl, over one pound of marijuana, and other drugs.
Police said on Jan. 18, officers discovered over 3,000 pills of fentanyl, over one pound of marijuana, and other drugs.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Opioid overdoses growing in Austin-Travis County, officials get money to prevent deaths
A new federally funded project has secured Austin Travis-County $2 million to battle the growing number of opioid overdose deaths.
A new federally funded project has secured Austin Travis-County $2 million to battle the growing number of opioid overdose deaths.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Several hospitalized after mass overdose at San Francisco home on Christmas
Authorities are investigating a mass overdose at a San Francisco home on Christmas that sent several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Authorities are investigating a mass overdose at a San Francisco home on Christmas that sent several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths reported in 2021, CDC's final tally shows
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott’s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott’s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.
Williamson County now including Narcan with AEDs in county buildings
In an effort to save lives, Williamson County will now include Narcan with its automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in county buildings.
In an effort to save lives, Williamson County will now include Narcan with its automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in county buildings.
Fentanyl exposures in children spike, public health official sounds alarm: 'Lock up your drugs'
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Public health experts are reminding anyone who uses drugs to keep them stored properly and out of the reach of children,
Travis County Judge addresses drug overdose issue
The Travis County Judge spoke today about drug overdoses in Central Texas. This update comes after a report that showed that fentanyl was involved in one third of overdose deaths in 2021.
The Travis County Judge spoke today about drug overdoses in Central Texas. This update comes after a report that showed that fentanyl was involved in one third of overdose deaths in 2021.
Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Mother of Hays County teen who died of fentanyl overdose hopes to use billboard to spread awareness
Along with encouraging people to have Narcan on hand, Janel Rodriguez is now trying to raise money so she can utilize a billboard in Kyle to spread awareness of the deadly drug.
Along with encouraging people to have Narcan on hand, Janel Rodriguez is now trying to raise money so she can utilize a billboard in Kyle to spread awareness of the deadly drug.
Texas State University police receive naloxone training from woman who lost son to fentanyl overdose
Thursday afternoon, in front of members of the Texas State University police department, Crow shared the facts about naloxone and the myths.
Thursday afternoon, in front of members of the Texas State University police department, Crow shared the facts about naloxone and the myths.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
National Prescription Take Back Day: Here’s where you can drop off unwanted medication
The event provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 drop-off sites nationwide.
The event provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 drop-off sites nationwide.
Narcan to be distributed to all Austin ISD campuses
Narcan doses will be passed out to Austin ISD school nurses starting Friday.
Narcan doses will be passed out to Austin ISD school nurses starting Friday.
Sheriff: Rainbow fentanyl unlikely to be targeted at kids on Halloween
The intent of cartel-backed drug smugglers is not to pass out fentanyl at Halloween but to use the boxes of popular candy brands as a way to smuggle the drugs into the U.S. from Mexico, he explained.
The intent of cartel-backed drug smugglers is not to pass out fentanyl at Halloween but to use the boxes of popular candy brands as a way to smuggle the drugs into the U.S. from Mexico, he explained.
Close to 10,000 doses of naloxone received by Travis County to distribute
The county declared a public health crisis in May when drug overdoses became the leading cause of accidental deaths, and fentanyl-related deaths were up 237%.
The county declared a public health crisis in May when drug overdoses became the leading cause of accidental deaths, and fentanyl-related deaths were up 237%.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces program aimed to combat opioid epidemic
The pilot program “Friday Night Lights Against Opioids" is geared toward stopping the drug epidemic among teens, especially among student-athletes.
The pilot program “Friday Night Lights Against Opioids" is geared toward stopping the drug epidemic among teens, especially among student-athletes.