A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses
With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services
Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants
Jan 14th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversAG Kaul, Bipartisan AGs Push FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
January 11, 2021
Jan 11th, 2021 by Josh KaulMilwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths
There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceOverdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths
Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceAG Kaul Announces Updated Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt
October 13, 2020
Oct 13th, 2020 by Josh KaulWisconsin Awarded $16.7 Million Federal Grant to Counter Addictions to Opioids and Stimulants
Funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services
Sep 18th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCity Expands Program To Fight Overdoses
Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneKnowing the Signs Can Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug 31st, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesOpioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic
Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Opioid “Iso” Hitting Milwaukee
County has documented seven overdoses this year from powerful synthetic drug Isotonitazene.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesMaps Tell Story of City’s Overdose Crisis
2020 on pace to shatter record for drug overdoses. High rate of deaths on South Side.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesWisconsin Accepting Applications to Pilot New Approach to Treating Substance Use Disorders
Successful Organizations will be the Hubs in New Hub and Spoke Model
Jul 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesMilwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020
By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGrant extension of $500K good news for MKE’s efforts to combat opioid epidemic
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 10, 2020
Jun 10th, 2020 by Ald. Michael MurphyBaldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use
May 22nd, 2020 by Isiah HolmesU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jeanne Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid Funding in Coronavirus Relief Package
As COVID-19 Increases Isolation and Stress, Senators Ask for $2 Billion to Combat Opioid and Substance Use Crisis
May 19th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinOpioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic
The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesCounty Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020
Medical Examiner warns current pace would result in 640 deaths in 2020.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerFederal Grant Funds New Opioid Program
County has state's highest rates of deaths and hospital visits related to opioid addiction.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer