opioid overdose Archives - Local News Matters

The County of Monterey Emergency Medical Services has launched a new program to expand emergency responder distribution of buprenorphine to reduce opioid overdoses, the agency recently announced. According to Monterey County EMS, buprenorphine is one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder as it not only reduces opioid withdrawals and cravings but it […]

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Monterey County program eases withdrawal symptoms for patients addicted to opioids

Santa Cruz County expands program to help reduce opioid overdoses, get help to addicts

Santa Clara County Library to provide Narcan following Board of Supervisors’ approval

FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales as critical tool to counteract opioids

As teen overdoses from opioid use skyrocket, many schools still unprepared for emergency

Fentanyl forum: San Joaquin County town hall seeks to educate community on opioid crisis

Santa Clara County to begin providing Narcan to schools for use during opioid emergencies

Santa Clara County forms working group to reduce local fentanyl deaths, trafficking

Homeless deaths in SF spiked during pandemic’s first year, study finds

By the numbers: Opioid overdose deaths in region

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