In May 2026, as part of a collaborative public health and public safety initiative, the Puerto Rico Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team delivered specialized opioid overdose recognition and response
Following a fatal overdose at an apartment complex, the Massachusetts Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) team and partners delivered naloxone training to five building staff, equipping them to recognize the
First responders play a critical role in overdose response, yet they may have limited opportunities to connect across agencies and share strategies. To address this gap, the Wisconsin Overdose
Pictured from left to right are founder of demandZERO Lisa Deane, CT DIO Bobby Lawlor, CT PHA Anna Gasinski, The Rendon Group Senior Producer Ellie Barkett, The Rendon Group
In a joint statement released by the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recognized the Overdose
In 2025, Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) teams in multiple states partnered with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) to strengthen overdose spike preparedness through the Overdose