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Coverage of overdose prevention in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 26 · 20:25 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 22:45 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 20 · 22:45 UTCWKRN ABC NASHVILLE
    Nashville leaders look to expand overdose prevention efforts

    Nashville leaders aim to expand overdose prevention efforts as the Metro Public Health Department reports over 150 suspected fatal overdoses this year. Despite a decrease from previous years, six fatal overdoses occurred in a single day last week.

  • HEALTHJul 1 · 11:02 UTCNASHVILLE BANNER
    Advocates Fear Tennessee’s Kratom Ban Could Lead to Increase in Overdoses

    Tennessee's new kratom ban, effective Wednesday, has sparked concerns among overdose prevention advocates and addiction experts who warn it could lead to increased overdoses as users turn to more dangerous alternatives. The law criminalizes possession and sale of kratom, including synthetic forms, and joins six other states with similar bans, despite some users relying on it to manage opioid addiction.

  • HEALTHJun 26 · 20:25 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump administration mandates move away from overdose prevention in health programs

    The Trump administration requires health programs with federal funding to adopt new priorities, including emphasizing 'parental authority' in education and reducing focus on overdose prevention methods like harm reduction. Experts warn this shift may worsen the opioid crisis and increase political influence over public health initiatives.