Overdose Archives

11.07.2022 judge's gavel, handcuffs and bag of drugs

Crime and Overdoses: The Vicious Cycle of Untreated Addiction

Data indicates the current approach toward minor drug-use-related crime doesn't reduce criminal activity or effectively prevent future overdoses.

Guest Author Alice Zhang

09.28.2022 medication at a pharmacy

Nevertheless, the Prescriptions Persisted

COVID-19 affected prescription medication use, offering lessons in how medication continuity could be managed during future crises.

Fellow Abby Outterson

05.23.2022 a bag of powder spilling out of a bag

New Drugs, More Risk

The veterinary tranquilizer xylazine has been increasingly present in overdose deaths.

Fellow Connor McCombs

04.28.2022 books and library

Libraries on the Front Line

Public libraries play an integral role in community health.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

04.21.2022 a building with a sign on the top

Community Care: Gaps in Addiction Treatment

The researchers compiled county health and demographic data of communities surrounding non-profit hospitals to better understand the racial and ethnic make-up of the communities and what types of opioid use disorder treatment strategies are offered.

Fellow Bethany Hallenborg

03.08.2022 US map with pills

Prioritizing Harm Reduction Funding Without Stigma

The intersection of the Covid-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic has necessitated federal funding toward harm reduction.

Guest Author C To

10.13.2021 person performing cpr

Laws That Help Fight Overdose Deaths

Nearly all states currently have "good Samaritan" immunity laws to encourage calls for assistance during overdose emergencies, but statutes differ widely from state to state.

Guest Author Thomas Griner

09.16.2021 police car lights

The Tempe First-Responder Opioid Recovery Project

The Tempe First-Responder Opioid Recovery Project is a police, social service, and researcher collaborative response to the opioid crisis.

Guest Authors Michael D. White, Dina Perrone, Aili Malm, Seth Watts

07.01.2021 chart by sector

Working Against Opioid Overdoses

Some industries including construction and extraction work had higher rates of opioid overdose deaths, highlighting a need for employers to offer targeted education and prevention services.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

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