The emergence of tianeptine, a prescription drug used for depression but not approved for use in the U.S. and labeled as “potentially dangerous” due to its association with addiction and fatal overdoses, raised alarms in New Jersey. The New Jersey Poison Control Center alerted state health officials to a series of poisonings linked to tianeptine […]
The New York Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team collaborated with the 13 public forensic labs that analyze seized drugs and toxicology samples in the state to identify ways to share and analyze drug seizure data. However, there is significant variation in systems and protocols among these labs and only five labs have the capacity to […]
Identifying a champion or strategy to advocate for Overdose Detection Mapping Application (ODMAP) utilization among stakeholders can be valuable for strengthening partner relationships and boosting participation. This approach was exemplified by the strategies implemented by the Colorado and Minnesota Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) teams. To address the challenge of ensuring widespread participation in ODMAP among […]