While most states in the U.S. saw decreases to its year-over-year opioid-related deaths data, four states worsened—including Washington.

(The Center Square) – Washington is one of four states that reported year-over-year increases in opioid-related death rates, according to an analysis of federal data by Addiction-Rep, a Sarasota, Fla.

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Motivated by recent fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the Methow Valley, the Twisp Town Council will host a roundtable on opioid use disorder (OUD) with local service providers and law enforcement ...

Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of ...

SEATTLE (CN) — Washington state is alleging public nuisance and consumer protection claims against three major opioid distributors and seeking more than $38 billion in damages in a trial that began ...

Quick administration of naloxone – also known as Narcan – by a first responder, loved one or bystander can revive an opioid user who has overdosed. If administered in time, naloxone is effective in ...

Last week, the Trump administration released a five-step plan to address the country’s opioid addiction crisis. The administration’s new drug czar’s plan focuses largely on attempts to ...

While most states in the U.S. saw decreases to its year-over-year opioid-related deaths data, four states worsened—including Washington. Washington went from 34.1 opioid-related deaths per ...