Juneteenth: Then and Now
We are a group of representatives from multiple sectors who are researching ways to address the opioid epidemic and structural racism around overdose response in the Black communities of Indianapolis,
June 15, 2023
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What is Xylazine and Why Should I Be Aware of It?
Overdose Lifeline strives to provide the most up-to-date, research-based information on overdose, drugs that can cause overdose, and overdose prevention. Xylazine, a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine, has recently gained attention for its role in increasing overdoses nationwide. However, it is not new to the illicit drug market. Xylazine
January 15, 2023
NARCAN® Expiration Date Extended
Overdose Lifeline is excited to announce that in August of 2020 the Federal Food and Drug Administration extended the expiration dates on NARCAN®
December 28, 2020
In This Together: Helpful Addiction Resources
A partnership through The IU Responding to the Addictions Crisis Grand Challenge and the Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety, the “In This Together” project, serves as a community resource for those wanting to learn more about the topic of substance use disorder and ways you can make a difference in
July 23, 2020
About Addiction / Substance Use Disorder
Addiction is a Chronic Disease Addiction /Substance Use Disorder is not a choice, and it’s not due to a of lack of willpower. Addiction is a CHRONIC BRAIN DISEASE — that can be compared to other chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. In the case of
May 9, 2020
The Opioid Health Crisis
The U.S. is Facing a National Public Health Crisis Related to Prescription and Illicit Opioids As reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Read more about the history of Opioids and how the crisis has affected our nation at large.
April 9, 2020
Overdose Data at State and County Levels
These figures present drug poisoning deaths at the national, state, and county levels. Sourced from the CDC, NCHS: Data Visualization Gallery.
February 9, 2020
Overdose Deaths Continue to Increase
Drug overdose deaths continue to increase in the United States. From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose.
January 9, 2020