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.
Narcan administered to Arizona infant who tested positive for fentanyl, Phoenix Police say
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
'Rainbow fentanyl' now found in 21 states, including Texas
Rainbow fentanyl has now been found in 21 states in multiple forms, including pills, powder and blocks resembling sidewalk chalk.
Rainbow fentanyl has now been found in 21 states in multiple forms, including pills, powder and blocks resembling sidewalk chalk.
Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
Fentanyl exposure during traffic stop leads to hospitalization of Texas DPS trooper
Texas DPS said special agents found a substance in a container that tested positive for fentanyl.
Texas DPS said special agents found a substance in a container that tested positive for fentanyl.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.