Fentanyl dangers on billboards
A billboard warning about the dangers of fentanyl is reaching a whole new audience. It features the faces of Wisconsinites who have overdosed.
A billboard warning about the dangers of fentanyl is reaching a whole new audience. It features the faces of Wisconsinites who have overdosed.
UW-Milwaukee installs Narcan boxes on campuses
In just one year, two UW-Milwaukee students died from fentanyl overdoses. New "Nalox-ZONE" boxes placed across UWM's campuses are aimed at saving lives.
In just one year, two UW-Milwaukee students died from fentanyl overdoses. New "Nalox-ZONE" boxes placed across UWM's campuses are aimed at saving lives.
Fentanyl dangers on billboards; Wisconsinites who overdosed in ads
A billboard warning about the dangers of fentanyl is reaching a whole new audience. It features the faces of Wisconsinites who have overdosed.
A billboard warning about the dangers of fentanyl is reaching a whole new audience. It features the faces of Wisconsinites who have overdosed.
Judge rules CVS, Walgreens and Walmart owe 2 Ohio counties $650M in opioids suit
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
Waukesha County declares fentanyl a community health crisis
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow declared fentanyl a community health crisis on Monday, Aug. 1.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow declared fentanyl a community health crisis on Monday, Aug. 1.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
Lauren Boebert introduces bill to classify fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Washington County suspected opioid activity alert issued
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a public health alert regarding the increase in opioid overdoses seen at the emergency departments in Washington County.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a public health alert regarding the increase in opioid overdoses seen at the emergency departments in Washington County.
Spring Drug Take Back: Wisconsin #1 in nation, most meds collected
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2022 Drug Take Back.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2022 Drug Take Back.
Drug-addicted nurse pardoned, launches support network
Most Wisconsin nurses struggling with alcohol and drug addiction do not seek treatment. One former drug-stealing nurse aims to change that.
Most Wisconsin nurses struggling with alcohol and drug addiction do not seek treatment. One former drug-stealing nurse aims to change that.
Wisconsin opioid epidemic: Listening session recommendations
State officials have come up with recommendations on how to respond to the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin after holding listening sessions and hearing from those who have struggled with addiction.
State officials have come up with recommendations on how to respond to the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin after holding listening sessions and hearing from those who have struggled with addiction.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Milwaukee County overdose deaths up 571% over 2 decades
A new Milwaukee County Overdose Dashboard has been created in order to understand the trends in both fatal and nonfatal overdoses and inform prevention efforts. Overdose deaths have gone up more than 570% in the county in the last two decades.
A new Milwaukee County Overdose Dashboard has been created in order to understand the trends in both fatal and nonfatal overdoses and inform prevention efforts. Overdose deaths have gone up more than 570% in the county in the last two decades.
Wisconsin anti-opioid legislation in La Crosse
Gov. Tony Evers signed three bills designed to curb opioid use during a trip to La Crosse on Wednesday.
Gov. Tony Evers signed three bills designed to curb opioid use during a trip to La Crosse on Wednesday.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Opioid settlement agreement: Milwaukee County gets $71M for epidemic
Milwaukee County leaders signed a settlement agreement that will bring $71 million to the county. All funds from this deal will be used for education, treatment, and abatement of the opioid epidemic.
Milwaukee County leaders signed a settlement agreement that will bring $71 million to the county. All funds from this deal will be used for education, treatment, and abatement of the opioid epidemic.
Opioid settlement agreement for Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County leaders signed a settlement agreement on Tuesday, Dec. 21 that will bring $71 million to the county. All funds from this deal will be used for education, treatment, and abatement of the opioid epidemic.
Milwaukee County leaders signed a settlement agreement on Tuesday, Dec. 21 that will bring $71 million to the county. All funds from this deal will be used for education, treatment, and abatement of the opioid epidemic.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
Opioid crisis: $26B proposed agreement to help in fight
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a historic $26 billion proposed agreement to bring relief to people who are struggling with opioid addiction.
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a historic $26 billion proposed agreement to bring relief to people who are struggling with opioid addiction.
Gov. Evers speaks on opioid epidemic
Gov. Tony Evers was in Waukesha on Tuesday, July 6 to address the opioid epidemic and Wisconsin Act 57.
Gov. Tony Evers was in Waukesha on Tuesday, July 6 to address the opioid epidemic and Wisconsin Act 57.