Harm reduction, recovery, and reform take center stage in Snohomish County

EVERETT—Though drug addiction affects millions from all walks of life, the recovery process can feel like an isolated, silent struggle for many individuals. At the 8th Annual Snohomish County Overdose Awareness Day, the goal was to shine a light on state resources, community organizations, and other helping hands that can ease the process of recovery […]

Opioids remain deadliest drug in the United States

Zinnia Health has identified the drugs that are the biggest threat to the American population, with opioids being responsible for over 644,000 fatalities since 1999 and Psychostimulants holding the largest increase in overdose death rate at 5,848%. By analyzing overdose data from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), they discovered the total fatalities caused […]

Larsen releases report to combat opioid epidemic in NW Washington

WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released a district opioid report on January 25 analyzing the opioid epidemic in Northwest Washington while presenting several federal policy recommendations he believes could address the issues facing local communities. “It is time to regain the momentum to combat the opioid epidemic and save lives,” said Larsen. “Congress and the […]