Substance Abuse
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
The Office of National Drug Control Policy is requesting $11 million to develop a strategy to tackle xylazine’s spread, which includes seeking an antidote
The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country
Alcohol-related EMS calls fell in nearby Chelsea, which had a half-year restriction
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf cited “the dire public health need” for the opioid antagonist
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
“Xylazine is making the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, fentanyl, even deadlier,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said
Giovanna Vittori filed her discrimination lawsuit in 2018; later that year, she died from a medication overdose at 38
The mother handed the child to Boca Raton Fire Rescue paramedics, who helped him regain a faint pulse before transporting him
The state legislature passed a law last year to help school districts and first responders have access to the overdose drug
Los Angeles Fire Department crewmembers evaluated the children and transported five to a hospital
If approved, naloxone would be available for free in many places, and first responders would be empowered to distribute naloxone kits to the public
The University of Massachusetts is warning about “blackout rage gallons,” or “BORGs,” use among college kids, as seen on the app
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The Waterville firefighter resigned after being put on leave, citing personal reasons
The campaign centers on awareness of opioid addiction and action steps to take if someone is in crisis
An influx of money is on the way, thanks to settlements with drug makers, distribution companies and pharmacies
“First responders play a critical role,” says Peter Canning, paramedic and EMS coordinator for U. Conn.'s John Dempsey Hospital
Mavin Timothy Campbell is accused of kicking, hitting and trying to bite the providers before fleeing on foot
The department dismissed Dakota Ibrahim and suspended Joseph Schultz; Leonardo Guerrero died after being strapped to a stretcher in an ambulance
As recreational marijuana shops open across the country, critics say children are at risk
The suspect was found to possess 20 guns and 4 grams of meth and had been considering stealing the fire truck and ambulance, Rochester police said
“Just two milligrams of fentanyl, the small amount that fits on the tip of a pencil, is considered a potentially deadly dose,” DEA says
Proper inventory, tracking and reporting on the use of these drugs protects both practitioners and patients
Tracking narcotics on paper leaves many gaps that can lead to major problems for any department or organization
The claim has prompted Town Council to rethink the contract with the Hermon Volunteer Rescue & First Aid Squad
Among reported cases, over half of the children were toddlers; symptoms include drowsiness, breathing problems, fast heart rate and vomiting
The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the social platform
Lisa Sillins, 55, was crossing the street to the employee parking lot when she was struck by a driver reportedly under the influence
