EmergencyInformation surrounding the use of Naloxone from the Pittsburgh Poison Centre. The report outlines the use of the drug, how it works, how to administer it and anticipated outcomes of immediate or long-term use. Click here to access the document. […]
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Here’s How Pa.’s Hospitals are Doing Their Part to Fight Opioid Abuse
Here’s how Pa.’s hospitals are doing their part to fight opioid abuse | Opinion […]
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DEA: Colombian Cocaine Production Expansion Contributes to Rise in Supply in the United States
Changes in key international cocaine market indicators point to the highest U.S. cocaine supply levels since 2007. In this 2017 report, the DEA identifies the proportion of cocaine entering the United States from various countries and the impacts of increased cocaine trafficking. Click here to access the document. […]
DEA: Analysis of Overdose Deaths in Pennsylvania 2016
The analysis of drug-related overdose death data plays a pivotal role in law enforcement’s efforts to identify and combat drug suppliers, and ultimately, drug overdoses. The report highlights geographic patterns of drug abuse and overdoses and covers data-driven decisions regarding resource placement and strategic initiatives. Click here to access the document. […]
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Opioid Prescribing Remains High in Rural Pennsylvania
Why We Should Say Someone Is A ‘Person With An Addiction,’ Not An Addict
NIH Efforts to Reduce the Opioid Epidemic
An overview of the initiatives implemented by the National Institute of Health to reduce the opioid epidemic. Click here to access the document. […]
DEA: Fentanyl Guide for First Responders
Drug Enforcement Administration guidelines on the prevention and treatment of accidental Fentanyl exposure for first responders. Click here to access the document. […]
Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative
A guideline intended for mental health advocates, consumers of mental health services, community leaders and others with a role in mental health to set up stigma reduction initiatives. Click here to access the document. […]
NFLIS: 2016 Mid Year Report
The National Forensic Laboratory Information System – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration 2016 mid-year report presents the results of drug cases which were analyzed by federal laboratories. It identifies the 25 most frequently found drugs as well as national and regional trends for specific drugs by category. Click here to access the document. […]
