On April 21, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a major step in the fight against the opioid crisis: the state will now provide CalRx-branded naloxone for free to all […]
For International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the San Diego County Administration Center lit up a beautiful purple, a sad reminder of the ongoing crisis and the lives lost […]
New numbers from the CDC show that overdoses decreased in 2023 across the United States by 3%. For California, the news is even better, looking at a possible 4% reduction […]
The spread of xylazine, a powerful sedative not meant for people, in the illegal drug trade in the US is causing serious concern. Mixed with opioids like fentanyl, xylazine increases […]
In response to the escalating overdose crisis gripping America, the White House has issued a compelling call to action: the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose. This nationwide […]
Life may have felt tumultuous for many people in recovery during the first year of the pandemic. People lost jobs, healthcare, livelihoods, and a sense of security. People with mental […]
According to data from the CDC, opioid overdoses doubled or tripled in many states during the pandemic. But now that it’s summer, many towns across America are seeing an increase […]
