Nicki Cochran, Overdose Lifeline‘s director of research and programs evaluation, says it’s important to share these stories. “Overdose and substance use are very stigmatized,” Cochran said.

Hoosier teens are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines or heroin than other teens nationwide, ...

The original lifeline law guarantees that any person requesting medical help for another due to alcohol-related emergencies ...

Recovery advocates have been pushing for years to get a bill passed to decriminalize test strips, which allow users to determine if fentanyl is present in their substances.

18: Following an increase in overdose in Marion County, Overdose Lifeline will be giving away naloxone and test strips during a pop-up event. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. at the ...

Just 15 Narcan vending machines are in operation in Indiana, according to Overdose Lifeline’s Narcan availability map. After the machine in Griffith, the next closest is South Bend, followed by ...

Indiana Overdose Lifeline, an advocacy organization, describes test strips as a life-saving tool. It distributed more than 170,000 test strips in 2023 despite the uncertainty surrounding the law.

according to the Overdose Lifeline. Family Guidance Center has placed a Drug Epidemic Memorial banner in their main office, located at 724 N. 22nd St., displaying 6,600 names of people who lost ...

In Indianapolis, it will be called Aaron’s Place. By collaborating with local organizations that include Overdose Lifeline, IUPUI and behavioral health providers like Reach for Youth ...