Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic
Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioExperts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerAnother Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham KilmerState Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction
Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioOn The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis
Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Graham KilmerDHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service
Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs
Apr 25th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Wisconsin saw 1,280 fentanyl overdose deaths in 2021, a 97% increase from 2019
Apr 24th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMilwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerRising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSpike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply
Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSenators Baldwin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Reentry Act to Help Reduce Drug Overdoses
Legislation would help create a warm handoff for those leaving incarceration and get them health care coverage, including mental health services and substance use disorder treatment
Mar 30th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFDA’s Move To Increase Overdose-Reversal Drug Access Could Save Lives
Wisconsin health leaders say over-the-counter Narcan sales will help abate opioid overdose crisis.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Gaby VinickBaldwin Applauds Approval of First Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Available Over-the-Counter
Baldwin recently led bipartisan group urging big drug manufacturers to apply for over-the-counter status for overdose reversal drugs
Mar 29th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinDHS Submits Plan to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance on How to Use $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Money is part of the $400 million award the state receives annually from settlements with pharmaceutical companies
Mar 29th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCrowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths
County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerLocal Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?
Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDHS Seeks Ideas for $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Survey results will help prioritize how to best address opioid use disorder
Jan 26th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSix Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Graham KilmerBaldwin Votes to Boost Mental Health Support and Take on the Fentanyl and Opioid Epidemic
2023 omnibus bill includes key elements of Baldwin bills that increase access to overdose reversal drugs, boost the 988 suicide lifeline, and provide resources for opioid epidemic response
Jan 23rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers Launches Housing Program to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Opioid Use Disorders
New Recovery Voucher Program will use Opioid Settlement Funds for affordable, safe, stable housing
Dec 28th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversAG Kaul Announces $10.7 Billion in Agreements with CVS and Walgreens over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
December 16, 2022
Dec 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeNarcan, Fentanyl Testing Strip Vending Machines Planned for Milwaukee
New strategy designed to address record overdose deaths.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerAttorney General Josh Kaul Announces $3.1 Billion Agreement with Walmart over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
November 15, 2022
Nov 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeDepartment of Safety and Professional Services’ Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Wins $1.4 million Grant To Improve Service
Award to be used to modernize self-service functionality, improve data quality.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services