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harm-reduction
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Rowan County Overdose Spike: Animal Tranquilizers Xylazine and Medetomidine Found in Drug Supply
Rowan County, NC health officials issue urgent alert after 120% increase in opioid overdose ER visits. Xylazine and medetomidine detected in local drug supply, complicating overdose reversal.
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Delaware Opens $12.75 Million Opioid Settlement Grant Round for Prevention and Treatment Programs
Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission launches fourth competitive grant round with $12.75 million available for organizations addressing opioid prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support.
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Manatee County Leads Florida With 56% Drop in Opioid Deaths
Manatee County achieved the largest opioid death reduction in Florida, cutting fatalities 56% through expanded treatment access, naloxone distribution, and peer recovery support.
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Cychlorphine: A New Synthetic Opioid More Potent Than Fentanyl is Spreading
CFSRE issues public alert about cychlorphine, a novel synthetic opioid linked to 25+ fatal overdoses. What families need to know about this emerging threat.
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Rhode Island Issues Statewide Overdose Spike Alert: 65 Non-Fatal Overdoses in One Week
Rhode Island Department of Health issues second statewide overdose alert in two months after 65 non-fatal overdoses occurred June 30–July 6, with peak on July 4. What families need to know about the changing drug supply.
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N-Propionitrile Brorphine Detected in New York: What Families Need to Know About This Emerging Synthetic Opioid
New York State health officials issue alert about N-Propionitrile Brorphine, a lab-made synthetic opioid detected in the drug supply. Here's what families should understand about this emerging threat.
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Fort Wayne Opens $500,000 Opioid Settlement Grant Round for Community Organizations
Indiana's second-largest city launches Round 3 of National Opioid Settlement Fund grants, accepting applications through July 30, 2026 for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction programs.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Extreme Heat Increases Drug Overdose Risk in Wisconsin
Public Health Madison & Dane County issues urgent alert after 7+ suspected opioid overdoses in two days. Learn how extreme heat amplifies overdose risks and how to protect yourself and loved ones.
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DEA Temporarily Bans 7-OH: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
DEA places 7-hydroxymitragynine and related substances in Schedule I. Learn the risks, what this ban means, and how to protect your family.
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