'My sister would still be here': Alabama drug overdose deaths drop, Narcan access improves

'My sister would still be here': Alabama drug overdose deaths drop, Narcan access improves

By Ayron Lewallen Click here for updates on this story     BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — New data from the Jefferson County Department of Health shows drug overdose deaths are down from 2023 to 2024. According to the Department of Health, 165 fewer people died of drug overdoses in 2024 than in 2023. Julie Ray with ROSS Recovery Center believes that the decline in numbers is largely because of Narcan and fentanyl test strips, and over the past few…

Baltimore vending machine provides life-saving materials; BCHD wants 10 more

Baltimore City’s Health Department wants to get life-saving items to the public, and they’ve started using a vending machine to do it. The harm reduction vending machine provides products like Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips for free to reduce the spread of infections and prevent overdoses. The vending machine, located in East Baltimore, had passersby surprised that it wasn’t filled with chips or candy. “It’s about being safe. Giving p…

Meeting people where they are: battle against the overdose crisis - Troublesome Creek Times

While Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear touted this month that the state’s overdose death rate had dropped for a third consecutive year, local recovery workers urge that’s far from the case in our local region. 2024 data from the Kentucky Office of the ... Oops! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Meeting people …