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Drug that reverses opioid overdose effects now available for online purchase in Louisiana

(The Advocate, August 30) Naloxone, the drug that reverses opioid overdoses, is now available online in the state of Louisiana. Read more.

Louisiana adopts anti-opioids plan

(New Orleans City Business, September 26) In an effort to address state’s opioid epidemic, the Department of Health recently released an opioid response plan. Read more.

Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest

DEA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are co-sponsoring a Campus Video PSA Contest for colleges and universities to promote the importance of preventing alcohol abuse and the non-medical use of prescription stimulants among college students. Read more.