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Two sites in New York have saved hundreds of lives, but stigma and lack of buy-in from the governor might prevent expansion.

As Los Angeles has been devastated by rising numbers of overdose deaths, a local nonprofit decided to hit the streets to stop them, armed with cylinders of oxygen.

As Los Angeles has been devastated by rising numbers of overdose deaths, a local nonprofit decided to hit the streets to stop them, armed with cylinders of oxygen.

EASTON — The region’s first recovery community organization opens this month in Easton, thanks to a grant from the state’s Opioid Operational Command Center.

A new study shows that the combination of fentanyl and benzos is making Alberta's street drugs more lethal.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) invites community service providers and healthcare professionals to attend the 4th annual Overdose...

From January to May of this year, there were 253 confirmed and suspected fatal overdoses, according to the latest monthly overdose report from the Maine Office of the Attorney General.

Ideology and money are driving a campaign against measures that could save lives.

The Quebec government today adopted the series of new vaping product regulations that were previously announced on April 19. Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITCAN) reiterates its opposition to these regulations. The company maintains that the government is choosing to regulate vaping products on emotion rather than understanding the true harm reduction role these products can play to improve the public health of Quebecers. The regulations will prohibit the sale of vaping products containing any flavour

The inspections covered 18 mines and spanned 12 states.