Racine County harm reduction vending machine released in Sturtevant
Racine County Public Health Division (RCPH) announced on Monday, April 15 the placement of a harm reduction vending machine at its office in Sturtevant.
Drug overdose deaths, Wisconsin stakeholders discuss solutions
Wisconsin Department of Health Services data shows a steady rise in drug overdose deaths since 2018. What can be done to stop it?
Milwaukee County drug overdose deaths, lives lost recognized
Milwaukee County continues to have the highest number of opioid-related deaths in the state. Black Balloon Day recognizes those lives lost.
Waukesha County Heroin Task Force: 'Substantial decrease' in OD deaths
The Waukesha County Heroin Task Force (HTF) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13 a substantial decrease in overdose deaths.
Opioid marketing firm settlement, Wisconsin to receive $6M
Wisconsin will receive more than $6 million as part of a multi-state opioid marketing settlement, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday.
Harm reduction vending machines; Milwaukee County urges businesses to host
Milwaukee County leaders are encouraging businesses and organizations on Tuesday, Jan. 23 to apply to host a Harm Reduction Vending Machines.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Kenosha County overdose deaths; 9 cases in recent 12-day period
The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office is warning the public about the dangers of illegal drug use. This after nine overdoses in a recent 12-day period.
Racine County suspected opioid overdose alert: 'It's fentanyl still'
Racine County health agencies issued a public health alert due to an increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses, many linked to fentanyl.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Washington County probable overdose death; Racine man arrested
Washington County investigators arrested a 26-year-old Racine man in connection with a probable fatal fentanyl overdose in Kewaskum.
National Drug Take Back Day; disposing unusable, unneeded drugs
National Drug Take Back Day events happened across Wisconsin, including in Caledonia, on Saturday.
Greenfield Narcan vending machine; city expands harm reduction service
Greenfield Fire, Health and Police departments have expanded their life-saving harm reduction strategies – by adding a new Narcan vending machine at Fire Station 92.
Puppy given Narcan after fentanyl exposure in Irvine
This apparently was not the first time the dog had overdosed, according to a police spokesperson. The dog's owners could face charges of felony animal cruelty.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Recovery Connect app fights opioid crisis, Milwaukee Co. 8th for deaths
Milwaukee County ranks eighth in the country for overdose deaths among large cities and counties, and the Recovery Connect app offers a direct line to life-saving help.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Fond du Lac traffic stop, 'red fentanyl' recovered
Fond du Lac County deputies recovered “red fentanyl" during a traffic stop over the weekend, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said Monday, describing it as “one of the newest variations of fentanyl to this area."