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  • As one big family driven by hope we can reduce the risk of overdose

    As one big family driven by hope we can reduce the risk of overdose

    Whether you’re a Veteran or a family member or friend of a Veteran, VA has resources to help prevent and reduce the risk of overdose.

  • Saving lives by preventing overdoses

    Saving lives by preventing overdoses

    VA Nurses lead a life-saving overdose prevention initiative.

  • Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose

    Together, we can reduce the risk of overdose

    Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Whether you’re a Veteran, family member or friend of a Veteran, VA can help

  • Opioid Overdose Rescue a first-aid kit must have

    Opioid Overdose Rescue a first-aid kit must have

    A passionate team of Reno pharmacists is on the forefront of the VA Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program. They educate Veterans on the importance of overdose rescue kits.

  • Milwaukee VA police save man from heroin overdose

    Milwaukee VA police save man from heroin overdose

    Three Milwaukee VA police jumped into action after a man riding the city bus overdosed on heroin. The police and a VA doctor saved his life.

  • Helping Veterans respond to an opioid overdose

    Helping Veterans respond to an opioid overdose

    Do you know what a Naloxone Kit is? It could save the life of a Veteran who has overdosed on opioids. Read this important information on the safe use of opioids and how to respond to an emergency.

  • Layered protection for moments of a suicide crisis

    Layered protection for moments of a suicide crisis

    When thoughts of suicide overwhelmed him, he had no layers of protection and no one from his support network between him and the lethal means he had available.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on skin cancer, hypertension and stimulant use disorder

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on skin cancer, hypertension and stimulant use disorder

    This week, VA Research highlights findings on skin cancer prevention, hypertension treatment guidelines and stimulant use disorder treatment.

  • Naloxone outreach widens access, helps save lives

    Naloxone outreach widens access, helps save lives

    VA expands naloxone access to prevent opioid overdoses.

  • Helping incarcerated Veterans find hope and resources

    Helping incarcerated Veterans find hope and resources

    VA staff provide a range of preventative and immediate resources for incarcerated Veterans at risk of suicide.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New research on brain-computer interfaces, suicide and hypertension

    VA Research Wrap Up: New research on brain-computer interfaces, suicide and hypertension

    This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a brain-computer interface for natural speech, suicide risk and hypertension.

  • Veteran ready to help others

    Veteran ready to help others

    As a high school student, John Jeffery did his fair share of experimenting with drugs; now he wants to help others avoid the same mistakes he made.

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Last updated August 27, 2025

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