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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County

Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips

"...dozen overdoses and three deaths from fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin, public officials briefed..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...further care, look into their peer recovery services or opioid substitution therapy...."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...of the RPS Task Force's Reimagining 911 and Non-Police Crisis Response working group, would like to go further and..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tomorrow, “Safer Together” Concerts Bring Awareness to Overdose Deaths

Free shows at Mohawk, Empire, and the Green Jay fundraise for SIMS

"...conference, Garza said preliminary 2021 overdose data shows “this crisis is growing worse by the day and by the..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...asked the court to send $450,000 to a new opioid walk-in center so it could treat all substance abuse..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

The Lege Opens, Here's What Happens Next

Not all of the bills are bad! Our analysis of the just-begun 88th Texas Legislature.

"...we preview here – from the budget to the opioid epidemic to the humanitarian crisis at the border. – Mike..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...style icon, to his death due to an accidental opioid overdose in Arizona at just 21 years of age...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...the national average – and a dire maternal mortality crisis, increasing health care access should be a top priority..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff