When you turn on the news or scroll through social media, you’re not hearing about the opioid crisis as often as you used to. It’s easy to wonder: Is the opioid epidemic still happening, or is it over? The short answer is yes; the opioid epidemic is still happening. There is some encouraging news. According to the CDC, overdose deaths decreased by 12.3% from April 2025 to March 2026 (compared to the same time in the previous year. [Source] That progress matters. But it doesn’

Prescription Have you made an effort to store your prescription medicine safely? Every day, young people come across medications in places adults rarely think twice about—bathroom drawers, kitchen cabinets, backpacks, even purses. To keep kids safe, adults and parents can take a few simple steps that make a huge difference. 1. Lock It Up Medications—prescription or over the counter—don’t belong within easy reach. Quick ways to secure meds: Use a lockbox or locking cabinet Kee