Opioid Overdose Treatment: Wearable Device Works Like Insulin Shots to Inject Naloxone in a Timely Manner

Medicine & Technology Nov 22, 2021

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a wearable device and detects opioid overdose that will immediately inject naloxone to reverse the event.

Epidemic Within A Pandemic: Opioid Overdose Rate In Ohio Increases Amid COVID-19, The Third Highest Cause Of Death In The State

Oct 18, 2021

Ohio experiences an abnormal spike in the death rate related to opioid overdose. Experts believe that the increase in drug overdose is induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio Politician Wants Opioid Overdose Victims to Be Left to Die

Jul 05, 2017

Middletown City Council member Dan Picard has proposed a three strikes penalty for opioid overdose victims.

Opioid Awareness Campaign To Reduce Overdose, Addiction Risks Launched By Utah

May 01, 2017

A red sticker campaign to raise awareness about opioid was launched by Utah and will start on Monday.

Opioid & Heroin Overdose Antidote, Naloxone, To Be Sold Over-The-Counter In More States

Mar 21, 2017

Doctors, lawmakers and the people alike have been fighting for Naloxone to be sold over the counter as an opioid and heroin overdose antidote.