Wisconsin’s Overdose Crisis Turns Around | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin’s overdose crisis is turning around—down 35% since 2022, fueled by expanded access to Narcan, treatment beds, and peer support, all made possible by drug manufacturer settlements. With fentanyl still lurking in everyday drugs, a public health strategy is finally paying off: people like Shawn Kress, once homeless, now guide others through recovery. Naloxone distribution exploded from 19,000 to over 319,000 doses in just four years, backed by fentanyl test strips and supply vending machines. Officials remain cautious, but the data shows a system working—and lives being saved. Listen…