Morgan Bryant found hope at a syringe exchange program in Indiana. She used to struggle with meth and heroin addiction but wanted to stop sharing needles and get treatment for hepatitis C. The Damien Center in Indianapolis helped her exchange needles for clean supplies and naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Now, Bryant is almost two years sober. However, Indiana lawmakers are debating whether to extend these programs. Some argue they facilitate drug use, while others see them as vital for public health. One piece of legislation aims to keep exchanges open, but its future is uncertain.
Six puppies in rural Washington have recovered after being treated for a suspected drug overdose, and now some might go home with the firehouse staff who saved them. Firefighters used naloxone, oxygen, and CPR to revive them on Sunday. It's believed the puppies either breathed or ate fentanyl. The puppies are expected to find new homes soon, with local residents eager to adopt them, including some of the fire department staff. Animal control officials are investigating possible cruelty or neglect. The puppies were dropped off by two people at a fire station in Gold Bar, Washington. They puppies have a clean bill of health but remain in quarantine. They're expected to be released to new homes.
Naloxone and Narcan nasal spray in the emergency overdose kit bag used for recovery from narcotic opioid medications or street drugs overdose:…
Naloxone nasal spray from emergency overdose kit bag used for recovery from narcotic opioid medications or street drugs overdose.
President Donald Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. He made the remarks in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier Tuesday, Trump’s Middle East envoy said that a three to five-year timeline for the reconstruction of Gaza is not a viable post-war plan for the battle-torn territory. This first visit of a foreign leader during Trump’s second term comes amid lagging support for Netanyahu in Israel.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A grant with Workforce Investment Solutions will fund a collaboration with Crossing Health Care to provide education, t…
ARCOLA, Ill. (WAND) – In an effort to reach students about the dangers of drugs, a guest speaker met with them in Arcola.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The first recovery center will be open to the Danville community in only a matter of months.