Doggett Brings $2 Million Home From D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis

Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress

"...and Travis County over the next two years for opioid overdose prevention and opioid dependency treatment programs...."

Jan. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis

The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction

"...May, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously declared the opioid overdose epidemic a public health crisis on May 24...."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Doggett Brings $2 Million Home from D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis

Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis

The Travis County Commissioners Court declares opioid epidemic a crisis

"...of expanding the city's and county's response to the opioid crisis. The declaration of a public health emergency unlocked..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing

Advocates urge community oversight on funding

"...officials, commemorated the one-year anniversary of the county’s overdose crisis declaration...."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Where Are Local Shares of the National Opioid Settlement Going?

Directing drug addiction dollars in Austin and Travis County

"...will receive more than $50 billion from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to compensate for the harms..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help

Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction

"...from the always harrowing and sometimes life-threatening symptoms of opioid withdrawal. She gave Jennifer her card. On that night,..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

With the Overdose Death Crisis Continuing, County Commissioners Consider Options

Advocates say Narcan isn’t enough

"...Travis County is extending the public health crisis designation for overdose deaths another two years until October..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Sara Willa Ernst

A Medication-Assisted Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse

Sponsors unveil new partnership at CommUnityCare clinic

"...natural ones like earthquakes and human-caused calamities like the opioid epidemic. That just means that the crisis here, and..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...to listen to and share personal experiences with the opioid overdose crisis, and to demand immediate policy changes at..."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

An Opioid Epidemic Within a Pandemic

Advocates demand greater county, city support amidst spike in overdose deaths

"...Austin medics are responding to lately. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin, "is being found..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crisis

Opiate addiction drama is too obvious and scattershot

"...Crisis is a highly polished ensemble action film inspired by..."

March 12, 2021 Movie Review by Shane Pfender

Texas Lege Preview: Parties Agree That Fentanyl Sucks

Bipartisan consensus emerges to tackle opioid overdose crisis

"...resolved through any sort of bipartisan effort, but the opioid overdose crisis may become one of them. This is..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Narcan Vending Machine Lands Outside Sunrise Navigation Center

The lifesaving medication is free and in high demand

"...has become more scarce amidst a national and local opioid crisis, it's finally operational, with a second larger one..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses

The crisis is now

"...for local harm reduction policies amid a rapidly worsening opioid overdose crisis...."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...someone is experiencing an overdose: "If there are no opioids in your system, it's like water." She showed the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...opened a new mental health center for teens in crisis. The teens referred to the respite center might be..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

A stunning portrait of the life of activist Nan Goldin

"...company who had a large looming hand in the opioid epidemic’s high body count...."

Dec. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Overdose Deaths Continue to Surge in Travis County

Medical examiner shows recent spike in long-term trend

"...crashes. That is largely attributable to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin. In 2023, total accidental..."

May 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Not to Ingest Fentanyl on Campus and Beyond

Rule No. 1: Have Narcan

"...oxys or non-opiates, like benzos or Xanax. The synthetic opioid, 50 times stronger than heroin, is sweeping the nation's..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Ben Is Back

The opioid crisis invades a family Christmas in this timely drama

"...car crashes, and AIDS combined. Concern for the growing “crisis” has been reflected in a likely place – film..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

A.G.: First Responders Can Carry, Administer Naloxone

Treatment for opioids seen as big step, but hardly only solution

"...naloxone, a medication designed to counteract the effects of opioids, on overdosing individuals. The ruling came after the Texas..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

In Production: A Trip to Rehab in Addict Named Hal

On-set for the upcoming feature from the front lines of addiction

"...important gap in depictions of addiction, especially with the opioid crisis at its height. He said, "There are a..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Science Fair

The future is as bright as these charming science kids

"...Naked Truth series, Death by Fentanyl, which followed the opioid crisis in Massachusetts all the way down to the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

The Personal Stories Behind Ben Is Back

Writer/director Peter Hedges on family, alcoholism, and going home

"...Haunting of Hill House, the ongoing horror of the opioid crisis is a darkening shadow. It's a time of..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal

No profit, no problem

"...and more harm reduction efforts to combat the overdose crisis. If you care about ending the War on Drugs......"

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...and retailers worked together to orchestrate and perpetuate the opioid crisis that has killed over half a million people..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: The News About News

Meet the News team

"...in 2020 and has made her mark covering the opioid crisis, labor, animal welfare, the environment, and extreme weather...."

May 12, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Dr. K Becomes Austin’s First Female, Black-Owned Cannabusiness

Diversifying the industry’s green rush

"...licensed chiropractor and massage therapist, sought alternatives to the opioids he was prescribed. "I was searching for whatever, whoever,..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...fees and the role it played in accelerating the opioid crisis, to conduct a broad review of the constellation..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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