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Only 85 of the deaths have been confirmed as overdose deaths, with the remaining 199 being suspected overdose deaths that are still under investigation.

Most life-saving medicine is uncontroversial and ubiquitous. Overdose prevention should be treated the same way, writes Ryan Hampton.

LOS ANGELES — Behind the steering wheel of the black cart, Simon Angel Melendrez scanned the streets of L.A.s Skid Row, searching for anyone struggling to breathe.

As Oregon grapples with a fentanyl crisis, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says more needs to be done to curb the flow of the synthetic opioids in the state and funding needs to be better spent.

Megan Bailey, Logan County Health District director of community outreach, displays a grab bag that will be available for attendees at the Aug. 31 Overdose Awar

Amid Oregon's fentanyl crisis, Multnomah County reported a 533% increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths from 2018 to 2022.

An effort to reduce fatal effects of drug use was introduced by Milwaukee County on Tuesday.

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption.

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Erie County departments of Health and Homeland Security & Emergency Services plan interactive and practical activities for Erie County Fair visitors during the