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FDA approves Rextovy, a new 4mg over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, expanding options for opioid overdose emergency response. What families need to know.

Pennsylvania implements the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) in four high-risk counties, using opioid settlement funds to address rising overdose rates among adults 55 and older.

Wake County Board of Commissioners approves $19.4 million funding plan for fiscal years 2026-2027, expanding addiction treatment, recovery housing, and overdose prevention programs.

DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division warns of dangerous fentanyl pills mixed with carfentanil and heroin in Colorado and Utah. Alert covers clinical risks, naloxone use, and harm reduction guidance.

Step-by-step guide for families facing a mental health or addiction crisis — crisis hotlines, mobile teams, emergency departments, and how to prepare before an emergency strikes.

Boston reports 120 opioid overdose deaths in 2025—a 56% decline from 2023 peak and the lowest number in 10 years, driven by expanded naloxone access and harm reduction strategies.

Rural North Carolina county allocates opioid settlement dollars to medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, and naloxone distribution for fiscal year 2026-27.

Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority announces largest-ever funding round supporting 150 projects across prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives statewide.

CDC data shows nitazene-related overdose deaths surged from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024. Learn what families need to know about these dangerous synthetic opioids.