News headlines and the voices of others have brought the country’s opioid epidemic to light. The number of overdoses that occur annually secondary to addiction are alarming. More than 70,000 people lost their lives in 2017 alone from accidental overdoses, which...
With the number of overdose calls reaching a staggering high, administering Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses has been a popular topic of conversation in communities across the country. In April 2018, a public health advisory was issued by the U.S. Surgeon General,...
The United States isn’t the only nation that is suffering heavily from the opioid crisis. Our neighbors to the north, Canada, are experiencing this crisis as well. In 2017 alone, Canada saw nearly 3,000 deaths related to opioid overdose. Canada has begun to take steps...
With heroin abuse continually on the rise, local and state governments have been attempting to come up with solutions to combat this crisis. One of the proposed ideas, which has been met with great controversy, is safe injection sites where those addicted and...
Approximately 91 Americans die each day due to the rise of the opioid crisis throughout the country. If you are looking for a way to lend a hand, financial backing, or assistance in any way in the fight against the opioid crisis, there are a few steps and tips to keep...
