Media and Advocacy Resources
Learn about the latest news on the current state of the overdose crisis and our efforts to combat the epidemic across America.
IN THE NEWS
Central Florida community observes International Overdose Awareness Day Families and local leaders joined to mourn those lost to overdose deaths
August 31, 2022
‘Our family is forever changed’: Project Opioid Jax releases new data, launches awareness campaign
August 31, 2022
Andrae Bailey, founder of Project Opioid, discusses International Overdose Awareness Day.
August 31, 2022
‘Better odds playing Russian Roulette’: Project Opioid JAX offers disturbing data about overdoses in Jacksonville
August 31, 2022
Opioid overdose deaths to ‘grow exponentially’ without action – study
February 2, 2022
‘It’s incredibly serious’: How one nonprofit is fighting the fentanyl crisis in Central Florida
January 27, 2022
Florida campaign aimed at tackling overdose deaths
January 19, 2022
Project Opioid’s Andrae Bailey stresses awareness and access to Narcan in combating overdoses
January 20, 2022
TWEET @WESH
January 18, 2022
TWEET @publicradiogirl
January 18, 2022
TWEET @news6wkmg
January 18, 2022
tWEET @wmfeorlando
January 18, 2022
TWEET @publicradiogirl
January 18, 2022
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
January 18, 2022
Project Opioid launches ‘The Everyone Campaign’ with billboards across Central Florida
January 18, 2022
Project Opioid launches new Central Florida-wide campaign aimed at tackling overdose deaths
January 18, 2022
Project Opioid launches new Central Florida-wide campaign aimed at tackling overdose deaths
January 18, 2022
Project Opioid launches ‘The Everyone Campaign’ with billboards across Central Florida
January 18, 2022
New campaign aimed at preventing overdose deaths in Florida
January 18, 2022
Project Opioid to launch advocacy program in Central Florida
January 14, 2022
Some patients look for recovery from long-lasting COVID symptoms
December 31, 2021
Paramedicine program in Clay aims to reduce overdoses, create coalition to fight
epidemic
December 23, 2021
Program gives gifts to families struggling through opioid crisis
December 12, 2021
Why are so many people dying of overdose?
December 08, 2021
Fatal Opioid Overdoses Are On The Rise In Central Florida Even After Pandemic
December 05, 2021
Fatal opioid overdoses spike in Central Florida even after pandemic restrictions lifted
December 03, 2021
Fentanyl accounts for 86% of Central Florida overdose deaths
December 01, 2021
Spectrum News 13 Tweet
December 01, 2021
Fentanyl driving opioid deaths in Central Florida, experts say
December 01, 2021
Report shows historic increase in opioid overdose deaths in Central Florida
December 01, 2021
Project Opioid says overdose deaths in Central Florida have increased
December 01, 2021
Fox 35 Orlando tweet
December 01, 2021
Project Opioid releases new overdose report
December 01, 2021
Fentanyl drives soaring increase in Central Florida overdoses
December 01, 2021
Project Opioid and Florida Blue Foundation Launch Jacksonville Program to Address
May 06, 2021
Project Opioid partners with Florida Blue Foundation to build statewide collaboration to address opioid crisis
February 22, 2021
THE RISING OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC WITHIN THE PANDEMIC | COMMENTARY
December 13, 2020
Central Florida dRUG OD DEATHS UP 70% dURING COVID, REPORT SHOWS
December 02, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Feds should loosen travel restrictions
October 27, 2020
Local organization to use research to rally area leaders against opioid abuse
August 28, 2019
‘Project Opioid’ Enlists Businesses, Faith Leaders In Fight Against Epidemic
August 29, 2019
Hoping for more recovery and remembering those who died in Volusia County
September 8, 2020
Gov. and First Lady elevate substance abuse awareness amid pandemic
August 19, 2019
Andrae Bailey: Transportation, housing, kids should be city’s focus in 2020 | Commentary
December 31, 2019
Opioid Settlement(s): What Should We Take Away?
November 7, 2019
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, SUCCESSFUL OPIOID TREATMENT HARDER TO GET THAN ILLICIT DRUGS, SPEAKERS SAY
October 29, 2019
Opioid Crisis Discussion in Orlando
October 29, 2019
’NO REAL HELP’ AVAILABLE FOR THOUSANDS STRUGGLING IN CENTRAL FLORIDA’S OPIOID CRISIS, RESEARCH FINDS
October 28, 2019
Opioids present a life-or-death crisis for Central Florida | Editorial
October 27, 2019
‘Project Opioid’ Enlists Businesses & Faith Leaders In Fight Against Epidemic
August 27, 2019
UCF RESEARCHERS RELEASE REPORT ON OPIOID ADDICTION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
October 29, 2019
FAITH, BUSINESS LEADERS TAPPED FOR BATTLE AGAINST OPIOID EPIDEMIC
August 20, 2019
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT OPIOID
August 20, 2019
ORLANDO-AREA CHURCHES, BUSINESSES RECRUITED IN OPIOID BATTLE
August 20, 2019
The opioid crisis became real when our son became addicted | Commentary
August 17, 2019
Faith community needs to take an active role in the opioid crisis | Commentary
August 10, 2019
Local bank president: I was wrong about opioid addiction | Commentary
May 19, 2019
Mayor Jerry Demings State of the County Address
May 16, 2019
Project Opioid connects business, faith and government leaders to battle Florida's opioid epidemic
April 17, 2019
PROJECT OPIOID FIGHTS DRUG ABUSE EPIDEMIC IN CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNTIES
February 8, 2019
ORANGE COUNTY TO LEAD CENTRAL FLORIDA INITIATIVE COMBATING OPIOID EPIDEMIC AND DRUG ABUSE
February 6, 2019
Opioid threat requires a unified response | Commentary
January 31, 2019
Dick Batchelor shares personal at forum to discuss opioid problem
January 31, 2019
Project Opioid Takes Regional Approach to Combat Crisis
January 31, 2019
Opioids: Central Florida leaders join battle against epidemic
January 31, 2019
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