“You Have the Power to Save Lives” is a campaign that aims to reduce overdose deaths in Black communities.
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Milwaukee County unveils new projects to stem the tide of opioid overdose deaths
As drug overdose deaths continue to scourge the community, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a series of new projects aimed at stemming the tide of death and destruction caused by opioid addiction.
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Overdose deaths highest among African Americans in Milwaukee County
African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
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‘She’s a hero’: Quick use of Narcan by office assistant at King Community Center saves 2 lives
Shanice Collins, 34, secured Narcan from this Harm Reduction Vending Machine during a drug overdose emergency earlier this month at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
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Challenges in Narcan distribution hamper efforts to slow pace of drug overdose deaths
Narcan is a key tool in reducing drug overdose deaths, but accessing it in Milwaukee has been a challenge for some organizations.