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What we are learning about the overdose crisis, the medication that reverses it, and the policy around both.
The Dangers of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is roughly fifty times more potent than heroin, and it now appears in counterfeit pills and powders that were never sold as opioids at all. Understanding the potency is the first step to understanding why reversal medication has to be everywhere.
May 27, 2025 · 1 min read
The Science Behind an Overdose
An overdose occurs when a person consumes a harmful amount of a substance, leading to serious health consequences or even death. Opioids bind to receptors in the brainstem that regulate breathing — which is what naloxone interrupts.
May 25, 2025 · 3 min read
Narcan Distribution as a Vital Strategy in Addressing Opioid Overdoses
The opioid crisis is a major challenge affecting communities across the United States and beyond. Putting naloxone directly into the hands of the people most likely to witness an overdose is among the most direct interventions available.
May 25, 2025 · 4 min read
Understanding the Rising Trends of Opioid Overdose Deaths in America
The opioid crisis is one of the most critical public health issues facing the United States. Over the past few years the shape of the epidemic has changed, and the response has had to change with it.
May 25, 2025 · 4 min read