Narcan Archives - American Addiction Foundation

Kloxxado and ZIMHI – New Stronger Formulation of Narcan Hits the Streets

Opioid overdoses are responsible for over 40,000 deaths per year in the United States alone as the opioid epidemic becomes more critical. The opioid-blocking medication Narcan has been around for a while and is considered the go-to for those experiencing an opiate overdose. However, two brand-new drugs have recently been approved by the FDA and

Addiction Epidemic is Changing Police Roles

Years ago, addiction was always viewed by the public, and presumably police officers, as the disease of miscreants and criminals. Few people had sympathy for addicts they encountered in the court systems or begging on the street; and arrests for addiction-related crimes were often predominantly taking place in poor neighborhoods, with the majority of those