Cocaine now leads overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County. Officials are sounding the alarm.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cocaine, not fentanyl, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County, a grim reality ...
STAT

Overdose deaths hit another record but show signs of leveling off

The U.S. recorded 107,941 drug overdose deaths in 2022, according to a new federal report — a total that marks an all-time record but also shows signs that the country’s overdose rate may finally be ...
Medical Xpress

Naloxone successful in over half of uses in reversing signs of opioid overdose in the prehospital setting

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers. Naloxone can reverse the effects of opioid overdose and ...
The Chronicle

Chronquiry: If you encounter a possible alcohol poisoning or opioid overdose, what does Duke say you should do?

Students may wonder how to best respond if they find someone who appears unconscious due to drug or alcohol use. The Chronicle compiled University guidance on recommended steps to ensure the safety of ...

Huntsville man charged in overdose death of 11-year-old

A Huntsville man is facing a manslaughter charge following the overdose death of an 11-year-old.
Yahoo

Detective testifies about signs of overdose in Austintown toddler death case

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — An Austintown police detective called to the July 2023 death of a toddler testified Tuesday in Mahoning ...
Leader-Post

Province encouraging residents to learn signs of opioid overdoses

"We're not in the same situation as some of the other jurisdictions around us, but if we can prevent any death that's important to us." Kathy Willerth, director of Mental Health and Addictions within ...