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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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FDA Approves Rextovy: New Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Expands Access to Overdose Reversal
FDA approves Rextovy, a new 4mg over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, expanding options for opioid overdose emergency response. What families need to know.
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Pennsylvania Launches WISE Program to Combat Overdoses Among Older Adults
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.
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Wake County Approves $19.4 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds for 2026-2027
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.
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DEA Warns of Deadly Carfentanil-Fentanyl Mix in Colorado and Utah: What Families Need to Know
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.
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