One of the ways in which jurisdictions are combating the epidemic of drug overdoses in communities is through the use of “spike alerts,” that is, targeted messages that notify recipients that there is an unexpected increase in drug-related overdoses in a specific area. The purpose of these notifications is to “reduce injury or death from opioid overdoses during spike events.” ...
This Fact Sheet sets forth how fentanyl test strips work as a drug checking tool, their harm reduction benefits, and the current challenges surrounding their legality....
This Fact Sheet provides information about the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and the complex cleanup process required in areas where fentanyl contamination has occurred....
This Fact Sheet provides information about new and emerging drugs of abuse, which are not controlled by international drug conventions, but nonetheless can pose a significant threat to public health and safety....