Fentanyl found in black tar substances could lead to increases in fatal overdose
Recent instances of the combination of fentanyl with black tar heroin raises concern of the risk of fatal overdose.
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Public Health warning those who use illicit drugs to take extra care after reported uptick in overdoses
People who use illicit drugs should take extra care and not use drugs alone.
Read MoreStatement on state Supreme Court I-27 ruling
Today, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that Initiative 27 was outside the scope of local initiative power. Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health – Seattle & King County said, In 2016, the 38-member Heroin and Prescription Opiate Task Force issued recommendations that included opening and evaluating sites to prevent fatal opioid overdoses, called […]
Read MorePublic Health investigates HIV infection in heterosexuals who inject drugs
Public Health – Seattle & King County has recently identified an increase in the number of new HIV cases among heterosexuals who inject drugs in King County. HIV infection is typically much less common among heterosexuals in King County than among men who have sex with men (MSM). But the risk for HIV infection increases […]
Read MoreA behind the scenes look at buprenorphine ‘treatment on demand’
The Heroin and Prescription Opiate Addiction Taskforce recently published a 2017 Year End Report alongside highlights of actions taken to address the growing opiate epidemic in our region. The highlights show that in the past year, 40 new access points for buprenorphine–one of the best treatments available for opiate use disorder–became available. Buprenorphine supports recovery and reduces the […]
Read MoreWitnessing an overdose? Don’t be afraid to call 911
Special series: Community voices on overdose prevention – An interview with Captain Bryan Howard, King County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, August 31, is International Overdose Prevention Day. This week, we are sharing community perspectives on preventing overdose and addiction. We talked with Captain Bryan Howard – King County Sheriff’s Office, to learn about the Good Samaritan Law, naloxone […]
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