Officials say opioid 'outbreak' in Austin, Texas, linked to 9 deaths and 75 overdoses
She credited paramedics and community partners' efforts to "flood" the city with Narcan — an opioid-overdose antidote — as instrumental in saving many lives this week. Carr said more than 400 Narcan kits had been distributed by Wednesday afternoon.
Austin's deadliest opioid overdose spike in a decade raises alarm in San Antonio
The City of Austin is seeing the biggest opioid overdose spike in over a decade. The batch of deadly drugs is prompting concern amongst the I-35 corridor.
Eight dead, over 50 affected, in largest Austin opioid overdose outbreak in years
Austin-Travis County EMS received more than 50 emergency calls regarding overdoses on Monday. Eight people have died, officials said.
Austin, Texas sees 1000% spike in overdose 911 calls likely caused by fentanyl
An outbreak of opioid overdoses in Austin, Texas, led to at least eight deaths and over 50 emergency calls. The state experienced a 1000% spike in overdose 911 calls likely caused by drugs laced with fentanyl.
Suspect in Austin opioid overdose outbreak arrested: affidavit
The female would hand suspected narcotics to a male subject, who would then deliver them to the customer. Austin opioid overdose outbreak: ATCEMS responds to 75 calls in three days Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin kills 8 people: ATCEMS
Central Texas faces sudden opioid overdose surge, 51 overdoses
Urgent: Central Texas reports over 50 opioid overdoses and 8 deaths in a sudden surge, with Narcan proving effective in emergencies.
Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin kills 8 people: ATCEMS
Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
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At least 9 dead in opioid overdose emergency in Texas
A wave of overdoses that officials say was likely caused by drugs laced with fentanyl has killed at least nine people since ...
California is joining with a New Jersey company to make a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most ...
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Massachusetts could get almost $60M in opioid funding from Biden admin to fight overdose crisis
The Bay State could get nearly $60 million in new opioid funding from the Biden administration to fight the unrelenting ...
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Bexar County Sheriff weighs in after 51 opioid overdose calls in Travis County
A string of overdoses in the Austin area now has local law enforcement on high alert. KSAT reporter John Paul Barajas spoke with Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar about the issue.
Travis County, UT collaborate on opioid overdose dashboard
Travis County approved an agreement with the University of Texas at Austin Tuesday to access real-time data on overdoses ...
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Naloxone availability expands throughout Kitsap as opioid overdoses continue to rise
Researchers urge more Australian pharmacies to stock anti-opioid overdose drug naloxone
With unintentional opioid-related deaths nearly tripling nationally since 2006, experts are calling for greater awareness ...
Once taboo, Greenville nonprofit now has big partners in opioid needle exchange
In Greenville County, harm reduction strategies, including clean needle exchanges, are attracting large institutional ...