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Walking the Trail of Truth 2025
On September 27, 2025, I’ll be traveling to Washington, D.C., to join advocates, families, and communities on the National Mall for Truth Pharm’s Trail of Truth. This powerful annual event honors the lives we’ve lost to overdose and calls for real change in drug...
International Overdose Awareness Day: A Crisis in Native Communities
I’m writing today from Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating high school in May, I moved here earlier this month to begin my college journey at TCU. So far, things are going really well. I’m enjoying my classes, meeting new friends, and adjusting to this exciting new...
Emily’s Hope Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Access to Rapid City
Emily’s Hope is continuing its mission to save lives by expanding free naloxone access in western South Dakota. New naloxone distribution boxes are now installed at Monument Health and Fork Real Community Café in Rapid City. Two naloxone distribution...
Emily’s Hope Expands Lifesaving Naloxone Access with Four New Distribution Boxes on Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations
To combat the opioid crisis and save lives, Emily’s Hope is proud to announce the opening of four new naloxone distribution boxes on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations. These boxes are now available to the public at the following locations: Oglala Sioux Tribe...
A Native-Led Response to Minnesota’s Overdose Crisis
In Minnesota, Native American communities continue to bear the brunt of the opioid epidemic. A stark spotlight was cast on this crisis with a powerful Native-led recovery initiative emerging in Minneapolis. This effort shines as both a beacon of hope and a cautionary...
June 2025: Advancing Justice — The Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
In June 2025, as our nation continues to grapple with public safety challenges in tribal communities—and the opioid crisis adds urgency to the need for empowerment in Indian Country—the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act emerged as a vital piece of legislation with...
Nitazenes: The Next Threat in the Opioid Crisis
Public health officials are sounding the alarm over a new class of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes. First developed in the 1950s as potential painkillers but never approved for medical use, nitazenes have reappeared on the illicit drug market. According to the...
Texas Legislature Passes Sen. Kelly Hancock’s Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act
AUSTIN, TX – Today the Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act, HB 166, was sent to the Governor after passing the Texas Senate late last week by a 30-1 vote. The legislation was developed in coordination with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office and makes it a...
Rain’s Law Would Require Fentanyl Education in Schools
Rain's Law, is a proposed Oklahoma law, aims to mandate fentanyl education in schools to raise awareness about the dangers of the drug, particularly its unintentional ingestion. Here are a few highlights about Rain's Law. Purpose The legislation, also known as House...
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Offers Narcan Vending Machines
SOURCE The Narcan, or naloxone, vending machines are located at FireLake Discount Foods, FireLake Entertainment Center and the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. FireLake Discount Foods FireLike Entertainment Center Grand Casino Hotel & Resort “We have been working...
Make A Suicide Safety Plan
A suicide safety plan includes a list of sources of support and coping strategies to help you when and if you are having thoughts of suicide or feel suicidal. You can write your own safety plan or use a free phone app. But it's best to work with a therapist to make your plan.
Find Fentanyl Test Strips and Naloxone (Narcan)
Review our map of all 50 states and search for Fentanyl Test Strips and Naloxone (Narcan) near you. Together, we can End Native Overdose.
End Native Overdose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 99-4332473). Our mission is to end drug-related overdose deaths among American Indian and Alaskan Native adolescents through education and public awareness.
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About Bridgette (Hey, that's me!)
Hello, I'm Bridgy, founder of End Native Overdose. I'm a Native Oklahoman; citizen of the United States of America, and the amazing Pit River Nation. I am enrolled in the Illmawi Band. A rising high school senior, I am a member of the Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Class of 2025.