/naloxone Naloxone en-US Fri, 09 May 2025 14:27:50 GMT /patient-assessment/hot-as-a-hare-mad-as-a-hatter-cracking-the-toxidrome-code Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass Fri, 09 May 2025 14:27:50 GMT /patient-assessment/hot-as-a-hare-mad-as-a-hatter-cracking-the-toxidrome-code /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:20 GMT /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training Following a spike in overdoses, New Haven is offering free CPR, Narcan and AED training at city libraries to equip residents with life-saving skills Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:54:27 GMT /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training /substance-abuse/1-in-4-u-s-children-lives-with-a-parent-who-has-a-substance-use-disorder A University of Michigan study finds 19 million children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, raising public-safety and child-welfare concerns for law enforcement agencies. Sun, 18 May 2025 12:16:00 GMT /substance-abuse/1-in-4-u-s-children-lives-with-a-parent-who-has-a-substance-use-disorder /patient-assessment/hot-as-a-hare-mad-as-a-hatter-cracking-the-toxidrome-code Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass Fri, 09 May 2025 14:27:50 GMT /patient-assessment/hot-as-a-hare-mad-as-a-hatter-cracking-the-toxidrome-code /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:20 GMT /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:53 GMT /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the new stations offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips and other health supplies across Detroit Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis As fentanyl-fueled overdoses surge across the Twin Cities, Hennepin and Ramsey County officials are increasingly using buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent fatal relapses Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:42:36 GMT /substance-abuse/minnesota-ems-turn-to-buprenorphine-in-fight-against-opioid-crisis /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:14:00 GMT /substance-abuse/breaking-barriers-hennepin-ems-leads-the-way-in-safely-implementing-buprenorphine /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:07:19 GMT /naloxone/nalmefene-vs-naloxone-opioid-reversal-drug-research /substance-abuse/ky-city-officials-cite-community-efforts-for-32-decline-in-overdose-deaths Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton credits local programs, harm reduction initiatives and emergency responders for the decline Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/ky-city-officials-cite-community-efforts-for-32-decline-in-overdose-deaths /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:40:16 GMT /substance-abuse/insider-analysis-ems-led-recovery-efforts-help-cut-opioid-deaths-in-half /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ /opioid-settlement-funding-compensation-for-communities/preparing-for-opioid-settlement-funding-requests-infographic Tips to help EMS agencies apply for funds Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:59:31 GMT /opioid-settlement-funding-compensation-for-communities/preparing-for-opioid-settlement-funding-requests-infographic /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:02:00 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:12:25 GMT /research/research-roundup-what-did-we-learn-in-2024 /ems-grant-center/opioid-settlement-funds-a-critical-resource-for-addressing-the-crisis States are channeling funds into overdose response equipment, drug identification tools and community recovery initiatives Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:29:40 GMT /ems-grant-center/opioid-settlement-funds-a-critical-resource-for-addressing-the-crisis /substance-abuse/mich-county-sees-decline-in-overdose-deaths Oakland County officials credit the decline to the availability of Narcan training and a public health, sheriff's office partnership Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/mich-county-sees-decline-in-overdose-deaths /opioids/articles/mitigating-the-risks-of-the-opioid-epidemic-with-harm-reduction-strategies-X28hGm5jRDoj1dOq/ Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:33:13 GMT /opioids/articles/mitigating-the-risks-of-the-opioid-epidemic-with-harm-reduction-strategies-X28hGm5jRDoj1dOq/ The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /substance-abuse/pa-sees-lowest-decline-in-overdose-deaths-since-2016 The year-over-year decrease in fatal drug overdoses was 24% as of July Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:20:56 GMT /substance-abuse/pa-sees-lowest-decline-in-overdose-deaths-since-2016 /substance-abuse/calif-county-sees-sharp-decline-in-fentanyl-deaths Sacramento County officials reported 186 deaths due to fentanyl this year compared to 404 in all of 2023 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:53 GMT /substance-abuse/calif-county-sees-sharp-decline-in-fentanyl-deaths /substance-abuse/cdc-reports-overdose-deaths-on-the-decline Data shows that overdose deaths are down 14% in a 12-month period compared to the last period Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/cdc-reports-overdose-deaths-on-the-decline /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:34:17 GMT /body-cam/video-shown-during-deadly-subway-chokehold-trial-shows-nypd-cops-perform-cpr-on-jordan-neely /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:02:56 GMT /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:20 GMT /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/ Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications Mon, 06 May 2024 19:07:07 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/training-day-naloxone-indications-and-administration-eFnHRPHqAVpWYfMt/