April 27, 2023
In the moments leading up to the release of his self-titled fifth album, ILLENIUM is tackling a threat deeply personal to him.
The electronic music superstar is partnering with the nonprofit End Overdose, one of EDM.com‘s best industry leaders of 2022, on his upcoming tour to educate fans on how to spot signs of an overdose and administer the opiate overdose-reversing treatment Naloxone.
April 20, 2023
As we approach weekend two of Coachella, organizations against overdoses want the community to know they are passing out and training people on how to use Narcan.
EndOverdose slogan is No one else has to die. During Coachella, their representatives train festivalgoers in groups with a practice dummy. This nonprofit will be at weekend two of Coachella.
April 19, 2023
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FEB 9, 2023
In conjunction with the Jan. 1 California senate bill 367, which aims to end opioid overdoses at public colleges and universities in the state by requiring them to keep opioid reversal drugs on campus, the California Department of Public Health, or CDPH, has attempted to increase access to naloxone, one such reversal drug…
Jan 18, 2023
When she goes out, singer-songwriter Kalie Shorr always ensures she’s carrying the basics: wallet, keys—and fentanyl test strips.
“When I’m at clubs, people just whip out cocaine—on the dance floor, sometimes,” said Ms. Shorr, who is 28 and lives in Los Angeles…
Jan 7, 2023
San Francisco – Monica Clayton was standing in line at a Burger King on Market Street in downtown San Francisco just before 7 a.m. when a frantic man ran into the restaurant.
“Somebody call 911, my girlfriend is overdosing,” he yelled…
Dec 18, 2022
The National Safety Council reports that opioid overdoses have become the number one cause of death for people age 18 to 45. In an effort to save lives, Theo Krzywicki created the non-profit End Overdose. The organization informs…
Dec 13, 2022
With fentanyl-laced substances spreading tremendously, the nation’s drug epidemic continues to soar. The amount of deaths correlated to drug overdose keeps on growing, and not just within clubs and festivals.
Dec 6, 2022
More often than not, end-of-year coverage published by the music industry’s vast pool of outlets is limited to its artists and performers.
In order to honor the extraordinary work of the industry’s unsung people and brands, we’ve recognized a group of leaders whose contributions helped shape the future of electronic music in 2022.
Dec 1, 2022
LOS ANGELES – New numbers released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health find fentanyl related overdoses have increased 1,280% since 2016.
A new fentanyl task force…
November 10, 2022
Pasquale Rotella and Insomniac HQ announced their partnership with End Overdose, a non-profit organization committed to ending the opioid crisis through proper prevention and aid to those who are actively overdosing.
October 28, 2022
In an effort to prevent overdoses, festival company Insomniac will allow sealed Naloxone kits at upcoming events, starting with Escape: Psycho Circus in San Bernardino this weekend…
October 26, 2022
The nation’s preeminent electronic music festival organizer, Insomniac Events, has announced a partnership with End Overdose, an organization spreading awareness of the opioid crisis.
October 25, 2022
The United States continues to face the opioid epidemic that has grown increasingly troubling by the day. This year has seen stories of fentanyl overdoses plague the festival community, and the inexpensive drug has found its way into cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine at an alarming rate. While much of this might be due…
October 19, 2022
Drug overdose is one of the leading causes of death in Americans ages 18–45, according to Evelyn Chan, nurse practitioner at Emmons Wellness Center. Many overdoses are caused by drugs being laced with fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous synthetic opiate…
September 30, 2022
A recent string of overdoses at LA high schools believed to be connected to the drug fentanyl has renewed attention on the opioid crisis in Southern California…
September 21, 2022
Nearly a year after the SGA passed a resolution calling on the University to train students in the administration of Narcan, a medication which treats opioid overdoses, UA End Overdose, a new student organization…
September 11, 2022
A national bus tour on a mission to help people recovery from addiction and save lives had a stop in Minneapolis. Sunday, the Mobilize Recovery…
August 29, 2022
Last February, a rumor went around UCLA that a particularly bad batch of drugs was circulating on campus. The tip prompted a rapid response from…
August 10, 2022
When you’re scrolling through TikTok or swiping through Instagram, you might see something unusual: Videos showing how to use naloxone, an opioid overdose treatment, posts…
LOS ANGELES — Overdose deaths continue to skyrocket across the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S…
LOS ANGELES – “Fentanyl was new to the scene and I don’t think he knew the strength of it. He thought it was ok to…
March 23, 2022
Medication, Intervention, Education and Awareness are the four words that the non-profit End Overdose refers to when talking about the solution to saving a life…
March 2, 2022
Fentanyl overdose is officially the single leading cause of death among young adults in the United States, according to the CDC, and on March 10th…
February 10, 2022
Restless Nites and End Overdose announce Nobody Else Has to Die with a lineup of artists from the alternative scene to help raise awareness for…
December 31, 2021
It’s Saturday night in Los Angeles, and Marie is heading to a rave downtown. She arrives before the doors open, creating a chillout zone by…