Overdose Archives

04.27.2026 A public drop box for used needles, on a neighborhood sidewalk by a building. The box is bright yellow and bears the standard bio-hazard symbol.

A public drop box for used needles, on a neighborhood sidewalk by a building. The box is bright yellow and bears the standard bio-hazard symbol.

Naloxone, Needles, and the Neighborhood: When Evidence Meets Values In the Opioid Crisis

Can a community insist on safety without turning away from people in crisis, and insist on mercy without asking neighbors to accept chaos?

Guest Author Brandon Huynh

04.13.2026 Naloxone nasal spray from the emergency bag contains medication used in the recovery of an opioid drug overdose. Nasal medication from an overdose kit

Naloxone nasal spray from the emergency bag contains medication used in the recovery of an opioid drug overdose. Nasal medication from an overdose kit

When Counting Naloxone Supply, Count on Community

Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose, but the many ways that people access this life-saving medication are unaccounted for in most data.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

04.07.2026 Students walking across campus quad on a sunny day

Campus Safety In the Overdose Crisis

With more than 20 million students enrolled in higher education, colleges must treat overdose prevention as a campus‑wide safety imperative.

Guest Author Christina Freibott

10.17.2025 shattered white pills on a bright orange background

The Unequal Toll of America’s Overdose Epidemic

While overdose deaths have increased across the board since 1999, the surge has hit Black, Native, and Hispanic communities the hardest.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

10.09.2025 Opioid crisis concept. High-angle view of a prescription bottle filled with pills surrounded by more of the same tablets

Safe Opioid Supply Leads to Better Outcomes

Safer opioid supply programs are effective strategies against the opioid epidemic, reducing overdoses, infections, and health care costs.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

07.01.2025 A white mobile clinic van parked on an urban street. Buildings, a green tree, and sunshine in the background

Understanding Costs of Mobile Units to Address the Overdose Crisis

Mobile units can help address the overdose crisis, but they require diverse funding and operational flexibility to maximize impact.

Guest Authors Joshua Barocas, Yjuliana Tin

04.02.2025 Portland, Oregon, USA downtown skyline with Mt. Hood at dawn

Debate for Decriminalizing Drugs

A new study suggests that the passage of Oregon's Measure 110 was not the primary driver of the rise in drug overdose deaths in the state.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

10.25.2024 Emergency medical vehicle on rural dirt road. Opioid overdose in rural settings concept

Opioid Epidemic's Toll on Native American Populations

Native Americans are facing an uptick in opioid-related deaths, highlighting the need for more culturally sensitive interventions.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

05.23.2024

Rhode Island’s Dashboard Tools for Overdose Response

A three-step approach for building community-focused dashboards to increase accessibility of local health data and lead a data-driven response.

Guest Authors Brandon Marshall, Jesse Yedinak Gray

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