Substance Abuse
Steve Whitehead and Dr. David Tan discuss the EMS response to a patient who is allegedly drunk and has been seen by providers many times in the past
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
New Britain鈥檚 naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities
Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes
The former fire department EMS assistant chief pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl and morphine while working for a county EMS department
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Year after year, the number of overdose deaths in Spokane has increased rapidly
Tips to help EMS agencies apply for funds
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
New Britain officials credit Narcan training and social services with a 51% decline in opioid deaths
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign
Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn鈥檛 replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it
The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call
Officials attributed the decline to public health interventions, such as the availability and use of naloxone
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
鈥淎s healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them鈥�
States are channeling funds into overdose response equipment, drug identification tools and community recovery initiatives
Oakland County officials credit the decline to the availability of Narcan training and a public health, sheriff鈥檚 office partnership
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
The year-over-year decrease in fatal drug overdoses was 24% as of July
Adams County Fire Rescue鈥檚 fire engine wrap will promote fentanyl awareness and education over six months
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Sacramento County officials reported 186 deaths due to fentanyl this year compared to 404 in all of 2023
A proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn鈥檛 necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
Data shows that overdose deaths are down 14% in a 12-month period compared to the last period
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Colorado鈥檚 community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
How will Trump鈥檚 campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
