Recently medical practitioners in Nevada County have seen an increase in patients being seen at the emergency department and other settings as a result of complications from recreational nitrous oxide use. These complications are often neurological, ranging from tingling in the extremities, loss of sensation and significant weakness to long-term neurological damage. Know Overdose Nevada County has made an educational toolkit to provide more information and treatment options.

In the Works has developed a new E-Course on Implementing Harm Reduction Vending Machines. This course guides participants through the steps of planning and setting up a successful program, aimed at expanding access to harm reduction supplies and promoting community safety through the implementation of vending machines.

How can coalitions ensure the sustainability of overdose prevention efforts? The following summary highlights key sustainability practices implemented by overdose prevention coalitions that participated in the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) Accelerator 5.0 Program. These case studies offer valuable insights for other coalitions seeking to strengthen their infrastructure and sustain their initiatives over time.