February 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
The state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.
March 30, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
An opioid prescription database that was supposed to be a required part of physician practice two years ago still isn’t ready to use. Patient advocates say it’s costing lives.
March 9, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
California is investing in new medication and physician training for American Indian communities.
November 9, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health crisis last month, but didn’t specify any new funding to combat the problem. California health officials say their efforts to reduce overdose deaths are already in full swing.
