Substance Abuse
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations
A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution
Lexington’s Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million
This advanced app-based solution can improve accountability and reduce diversion
Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the new stations offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips and other health supplies across Detroit
As fentanyl-fueled overdoses surge across the Twin Cities, Hennepin and Ramsey County officials are increasingly using buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent fatal relapses
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton credits local programs, harm reduction initiatives and emergency responders for the decline
Limit your exposure and clean the ambulance and your clothing before heading home after shift to avoid contaminating your home and loved ones
Steve Whitehead and Dr. David Tan discuss the EMS response to a patient who is allegedly drunk and has been seen by providers many times in the past
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities
Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes
The former fire department EMS assistant chief pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl and morphine while working for a county EMS department
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
Year after year, the number of overdose deaths in Spokane has increased rapidly
Tips to help EMS agencies apply for funds
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
New Britain officials credit Narcan training and social services with a 51% decline in opioid deaths
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign
Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it
The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call
Officials attributed the decline to public health interventions, such as the availability and use of naloxone
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
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