Narcan
Coverage of Narcan in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville police respond to 6 fatal overdoses in 24 hours
The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to six fatal overdoses in 24 hours between July 14 and 15, caused by different drugs. Over 300 overdose reversal kits were distributed to affected neighborhoods, and police emphasized the dangers of fentanyl. Naloxone is available free at the Metro Nashville Health Department, with plans to install 75 more Narcan-equipped ONEboxes.
- Montgomery Co. Sheriff launches bike patrols on greenways to improve safety and build community connections
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office launched a bike patrol unit to improve safety and community connections in areas inaccessible by vehicle, such as greenways and trails. Deputies on bikes, including Marcus Daw, patrol these areas to build trust, assist residents, and address safety concerns, with positive feedback from local greenway users like Beverly Goetzman and Donna Washington.
- South Florida family turns tragedy into action with ‘Walk for Lives’ event to combat drug overdoses
A South Florida family lost a mother and daughter to drug overdoses, prompting the surviving father and daughter to found the Robin Foundation, which distributes Narcan and hosts the Walk for Lives event to combat overdoses. The foundation aims to prevent other families from experiencing similar losses through community outreach and education.
- Illinois sees dramatic drop in opioid overdose deaths
Illinois saw a 36% decrease in opioid overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024, with synthetic opioid deaths dropping 38%. Cook County and Chicago reported a 37% decline. Experts attribute the drop to expanded treatment access, Narcan distribution, and harm reduction strategies.
- Reducing harm: This New Orleans nonprofit can help you pay for medication, food, rent and more
Below Sea Level Aid, a New Orleans nonprofit, provides harm reduction kits containing items like Narcan, tourniquets, and test strips to safer intravenous drug use. The organization also launched a medication assistance program in May 2026 to help patients cover medication costs through partnerships with local clinics.
- ‘Queen of Versailles’ star Jackie Siegel to mark annual Naloxone Awareness Day in DC
Jackie Siegel, known as the 'Queen of Versailles,' is visiting Congress to promote Naloxone Awareness Day, which highlights naloxone (Narcan) as a tool to reverse opioid overdoses. She noted that awareness of Narcan has grown significantly over the past decade.
- US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
US overdose deaths fell by 14% in 2025, marking the third straight annual drop, with declines seen across various drug types and states. The 2025 total is similar to the tally in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, researchers caution that deaths can rise again due to policy changes or shifts in the drug supply.