“You Have the Power to Save Lives” is a campaign that aims to reduce overdose deaths in Black communities.
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
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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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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.
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Wisconsin sees a sharp rise in deaths of residents in their 20s, 30s and 40s
More young people are dying in the state, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, a nonpartisan, independent policy research organization.
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A new report examines substance-use disorder services in Milwaukee County as drug overdose deaths continue to soar
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds gap in substance-use disorder services as Milwaukee County is on pace to surpass its all-time high for drug overdose deaths for the fourth consecutive year.
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‘Living in the shadows of the system’: Rise in deaths of homeless people highlight gaps in services
There has been a significant increase in deaths over the past several years among people who don’t have a regular place to live but fail to meet the standard definition of homelessness.
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Could new naloxone medication help stem overdose deaths in Milwaukee?
As drug overdose deaths continue to afflict Milwaukee County, the makers of Zimhi say their medication is more effective in treating opioid fatalities than others on the market.