Substance Abuse
Paramedic Peter Canning explains how harm reduction enables people to use safely until they are ready to quit
Paramedic Peter Canning explains addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease, not a character flaw
Paramedic Peter Canning explains how stigma causes people to hide their drug use and avoid treatment
Seattle has cut overdose deaths 20% since 2024 and strengthened its Health 99 post-overdose response team
The Fayette County EMS assistant director of operations fled the scene and was arrested at home
Amid preliminary 2024 data showing more than 3,100 overdose deaths, 79% involving opioids, the Department of Health’s new tool directs residents to free naloxone statewide
Naloxone will now sit alongside AEDs, CPR masks and Stop The Bleed kits at six park kiosks and municipal sites in Windham
Prisma Health’s community paramedics are leading with compassion and evidence, tackling addiction, rural care gaps and chronic conditions in real time
After local officials cut the program from the budget, a grant funded by opioid settlement funds was awarded by the Maine Recovery Council
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
A paramedic’s road to recovery proves that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again
A suspected mass overdose in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood sent at least 25 people to the hospital Thursday, triggering a level-one mass casualty response
EMS leaders hail the grant as a critical step toward better access and reduced overdoses
With long transport times and limited resources, medics equip communities and start addiction treatment in the field
Colorado will spend $3 million from its opioid settlement fund to expand access to naloxone, a lifesaving overdose-reversal drug, as the state sees a significant drop in overdose deaths
Despite FDA warnings and no U.S. approval, underground brands keep marketing tianeptine products like Zaza and Tianaa, exploiting gaps in supplement oversight
Backed by a $1 million grant, the Cook County van will bring critical opioid treatment directly to more than two dozen south suburban communities
After 19 overdoses in one weekend, including one death, New Haven is ramping up harm reduction efforts
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass
Hazleton City firefighters responded to a mannequin on fire, but it turned out to be Jessica Lockwood’s body wrapped in a tarp
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
While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
The Grand Rapids Fire Department will staff the Homeless Outreach Team, which aims to cut repeat 911 calls and provide targeted care for residents with chronic health needs
A manhunt is underway for the man accused of killing and burning the body of Jessica Lockwood, a volunteer first responder
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations
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