https://www.wfyi.org/tags/opioid-overdose opioid overdose en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-08-19/to-help-respond-to-mental-health-crises-state-funds-mobile-response-units-in-five-counties Indiana is putting $5 million towards the expansion of mobile crisis response units in five counties. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-08-19/to-help-respond-to-mental-health-crises-state-funds-mobile-response-units-in-five-counties Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-07-31/how-a-friends-overdose-drove-a-leading-addiction-scientist-to-look-for-answers A leading addiction expert explains how he's driven by the memory of a friend who died, and why he believes giving data on the drug supply to people on the street is more important than using it to inform national drug policy. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-07-31/how-a-friends-overdose-drove-a-leading-addiction-scientist-to-look-for-answers Dan Gorenstein, Ryan Levi https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-12-23/a-free-online-training-teaches-indiana-residents-how-to-reverse-overdoses Citizen Opioid Responders training takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. It covers topics like Naloxone administration, scene safety and good samaritan laws. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-12-23/a-free-online-training-teaches-indiana-residents-how-to-reverse-overdoses Elizabeth Gabriel https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-08-08/indianapolis-ems-begins-leave-behind-program-to-help-reduce-drug-overdose-deaths Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives when administered in time. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-08-08/indianapolis-ems-begins-leave-behind-program-to-help-reduce-drug-overdose-deaths Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-06-10/most-teenage-overdose-deaths-happen-at-home-cdc-data-shows-heres-what-parents-need-to-know Most adolescent overdose deaths happen in the home, often when family and friends are present. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-06-10/most-teenage-overdose-deaths-happen-at-home-cdc-data-shows-heres-what-parents-need-to-know Farah Yousry https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-05-16/new-data-shows-indiana-had-second-largest-decrease-in-overdose-deaths-in-2023 The rate of drug overdose deaths in the country decreased by about three percent in 2023, marking the first annual decrease since 2018. Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of overdose deaths in Indiana decreased from 2022 to 2023. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-05-16/new-data-shows-indiana-had-second-largest-decrease-in-overdose-deaths-in-2023 Abigail Ruhman https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-13/school-substance-use-prevention-efforts-are-crucial-the-question-is-how-to-do-it Most adults with substance use disorders start as teenagers, studies show. That's when school prevention efforts should step in but many fall short. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-13/school-substance-use-prevention-efforts-are-crucial-the-question-is-how-to-do-it Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-11-28/the-white-house-is-urging-schools-to-take-proactive-steps-to-address-increasing-fentanyl-exposure-among-teens Narcan is underutilized. Federal and local governments are urging schools to address a growing concern. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-11-28/the-white-house-is-urging-schools-to-take-proactive-steps-to-address-increasing-fentanyl-exposure-among-teens Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-11-02/narcan-is-sold-over-the-counter-now-heres-a-look-at-the-initial-rollout-and-what-it-means-for-ac Narcan is a nasal-spray version of the life-saving medication naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose. It recently became available over-the-counter. Heres what that means for public access. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-11-02/narcan-is-sold-over-the-counter-now-heres-a-look-at-the-initial-rollout-and-what-it-means-for-ac https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-19/tippecanoe-county-to-receive-1-million-for-overdose-prevention-and-is-accepting-applications-for-grants Tippecanoe County will receive $1.1 million from the opioid settlement fund and a state matching program. The county is accepting applications for grants to local programs that can address the overdoses crisis. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-19/tippecanoe-county-to-receive-1-million-for-overdose-prevention-and-is-accepting-applications-for-grants Alex Li