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Pennsylvania's DDAP says its free naloxone and test strip network now spans 100 partner organizations statewide, with overdose deaths down nearly 30% over three years.

UM Health-Sparrow's Q1 2026 drug report shows 48 deaths across seven Mid-Michigan counties, up from 35 a year earlier, with carfentanil and medetomidine now appearing in toxicology results.

Maine's June 2026 overdose report shows Bangor has already recorded 23 fatal overdoses this year against 35 in all of 2025, even as statewide deaths trend down.

Springfield Fire Department is installing free, 24-hour naloxone distribution boxes at all 13 city fire stations, expanding low-barrier overdose reversal access across the community.

Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and is available without a prescription. Learn where to get it, how much it costs, and exactly how to use it in an emergency.

DEA Indianapolis, the Marion County Coroner's Office, IMPD, and county prosecutors issued a joint public safety warning on August 3, 2026, as emerging synthetic substances increasingly appear in local overdose deaths.

Ocean County's first harm reduction vending machine is now operating in Toms River, NJ, providing free, anonymous, 24/7 access to naloxone and overdose prevention supplies.

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center releases two public safety bulletins warning about emerging synthetic opioids (orphines) and veterinary sedatives (medetomidine, xylazine) detected in seized drugs.

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.