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The Victoria's Voice Foundation/Harris Poll Survey Also Shows Over Half of All Parents Do Not Know that Naloxone is Available Without a Prescription, While Only About 1 in 5 Possess the Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Reversal Medicine in Event of an Emergency Survey Released to Coincide with Back-to-School Season ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of U.S. parents with children younger than age 18 (51%) are concerned about missing the warning signs of potential drug use by their kids, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll, among over 1,200 U.S. parents –including those with adult children – on behalf of Victoria's Voice Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing drug education and prevention support for families. The national poll also found that parents' overall knowledge regarding naloxone – the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication – is low, despite increased public awareness efforts and availability of the overdose antidote in recent years. In fact, more than half of parents (53%) were unaware that naloxone can be obtained without a prescription. Naloxone, commonly sold over the counter (OTC) under the brand name NARCAN® Nasal Spray, is a critical tool in preventing fatal opioid overdoses – and is credited with helping drive the recent 27% decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths. Naloxone helps restore normal breathing in a person experiencing an opioid overdose. It is safe, easy to administer and non-addictive – and designed for use by bystanders and responders alike. Naloxone was approved by the FDA for OTC use in 2023. Additionally, the poll revealed that about one in five parents (22%) have naloxone on hand in the event of an overdose. With nearly 40% of fatal overdoses occurring in the presence of someone else – according to the CDC – it is especially important that parents have naloxone at the ready and know how to use it to save their child's life in case of an overdose. "These findings underscore the point that we still have so much work to do in educating parents about youth drug prevention, preparedness and emergency response," said Jackie Siegel, who co-founded Victoria's Voice with her late husband, David Siegel, after losing their daughter, Victoria, 18, to an accidental drug overdose in 2015. Siegel added: "When parents recognize the warning signs and have naloxone on hand, they become the first line of defense in protecting not just their own kids but other young people in their community. We must ensure that all parents are equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their children stay drug-free and prevent families from enduring the same grief that my family and I still carry every day." Victoria's Voice is dedicated to drug awareness and prevention and saving lives from overdose. To date, the foundation has positively impacted over 1.5 million children and parents through its education programs, including its live school speaker series and its VITAL SIGNS, which helps parents recognize the early signs of drug use in kids – which the Siegels missed with Victoria. "As policing professionals, we too often see the devastating impact of drug use after it's too late. This survey reinforces that prevention begins at home, with parents recognizing the signs and keeping naloxone close at hand," said Seminole County (FL) Sheriff Dennis Lemma, a statewide and national leader on responding to and preventing overdoses, and a Victoria's Voice board member. Lemma added: "Our responsibility goes beyond enforcement: it's about empowering families with the tools and knowledge to protect their children. When parents are prepared, lives are saved." The survey results are being released timed to back-to-school season. Link to full survey here. Victoria's Voice plans to conduct more research in the future. Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Victoria's Voice from August 12 - 14, 2025 among 1,230 parents, including those with adult children. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 3.4 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, click here. About Victoria's Voice Foundation David and Jackie Siegel established Victoria's Voice Foundation after losing their 18-year-old daughter to an accidental drug overdose on June 6, 2015. Victoria's Voice is dedicated to providing support and resources to families affected by substance use. Since its founding, Victoria's Voice has positively impacted over 1.5 million parents and children through its education programs. For more information, visit or @victoriasvoicefoundation. #VictoriasVoiceFoundation #GetGiveSave. SOURCE Victoria's Voice Foundation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Ready to Rescue campaign spokesperson, Emmitt Smith, and Release Recovery Founder/CEO, Zac Clark, plan to visit several U.S. college campuses to educate on opioid emergency preparednessNew sponsorship of Mobilize Recovery's “Campus Surge” initiative brings addiction prevention and recovery support to higher education institutions GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31, Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) is re-launching its Ready to Rescue public education campaign, which raises awareness of opioid emergencies and the importance of being prepared with NARCAN® Nasal Spray among young adults at college/university activations with Greek Life, wellness services and athletic departments. Together, Pro Football Hall of Famer and campaign spokesperson, Emmitt Smith, and Release Recovery founder and CEO, Zac Clark will lead inspiring conversations to break down the stigma around accidental opioid poisonings and empower students to be ready to save a life with over-the-counter NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Despite encouraging data showing a decline in overdose deaths in 2024,i the dangers of the opioid crisis remain ever present. A recent report from Mental Health America analyzing publicly available national data shows that progress in reducing overdose deaths is not uniform across the country, with some states differing significantly on prevention strategies and overdose reduction. The report provides a comprehensive ranking of opioid overdose responses across every state, analyzing four systems that have the greatest potential for impact including public health, healthcare, schools and jails. The new report identifies Texas, Illinois, Louisiana and Michigan as states in need of the most opioid overdose response support in at least one system. This fall, Ready to Rescue will host a tailgate activation at schools near Chicago, IL, and will be joined by Release U – Release Recovery’s digital personal development and mental wellness platform designed to meet the needs of today's students in Dallas, TX, Baton Rouge, LA and Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI. In light of the rise of synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, paired with potential stressors that many students face,ii Smith and Clark will discuss the connection between mental health and substance use, while encouraging students to look out for each other by normalizing these topics. During the events, attendees will also receive Ready to Rescue kits with information on the signs of an opioid emergency and watch NARCAN® Nasal Spray demonstrations, so they can be prepared to save a life using the simple “Lay, Spray, Stay” method. "Having personally navigated the profound challenges of opioid dependency after brain surgery and supported so many truly incredible people on their sobriety journeys at Release Recovery, I know that opioid emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time,” said Zac Clark, founder & CEO of Release Recovery. “I’m proud to be teaming up with Emergent for these campus events to extend critical naloxone resources that will help the next generation be better prepared in an opioid emergency. Every conversation is an important step in changing the course of the epidemic, and ultimately, saving lives.” Opioid misuse and dependency is the highest among young adults ages 18 to 25,iii yet less than 15 percent of American college students know how to administer live-saving opioid reversal naloxone medications.iv In honor of IOAD’s focus on overdose prevention and to help close this gap, Emergent is also sponsoring Mobilize Recovery’s Campus Surge initiative, which will provide action-driven overdose education and harm reduction engagement across several additional college campuses nationwide. This year, Campus Surge will provide life-saving resources and prevention tools to schools at the start of the academic year to empower students to activate change. “On International Overdose Awareness Day and every day, Emergent honors the countless lives lost from opioid overdoses, and is committed to leading and strengthening our efforts across the U.S. and Canada to help reduce the devastating toll of this public health crisis," said Paul Williams, senior vice president, head of products business, global government & public affairs at Emergent. “Our mission is to protect and save lives – and that is fulfilled when we positively impact at-risk and vulnerable communities, like college students, while also ensuring widespread access and awareness of over-the-counter NARCAN® Nasal Spray 4 mg, so more people can be ready to rescue when it matters most.” Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose/poisoning—such as trouble breathing, pinpoint pupils, and pale and clammy skin—and acting quickly can be the difference between successfully reversing the effects of a poisoning, and not.v Visit ReadytoRescue.com for additional education and resources, and to learn how to be prepared in an opioid overdose emergency with life-saving intranasal naloxone visit NARCAN.com (U.S. site) and NARCANNasalSpray.ca (Canada site). Emmitt Smith and Zac Clark are paid spokespeople for Emergent. About NARCAN® Nasal Spray NARCAN® Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg is the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter (OTC) 4 mg naloxone product for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. NARCAN® Nasal Spray is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Repeat dosing may be necessary. Use as directed. About Emergent BioSolutions At Emergent, our mission is to protect and save lives. For over 25 years, we’ve been at work preparing those entrusted with protecting public health. We deliver protective and life-saving solutions for health threats like smallpox, mpox, botulism, Ebola, anthrax and opioid overdose emergencies. To learn more about how we help prepare communities around the world for today’s health challenges and tomorrow’s threats, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Investor Contact: Richard S. Lindahl Executive Vice President, CFO lindahlr@ebsi.com Media Contact: Assal Hellmer Vice President, Communications mediarelations@ebsi.com _____________________________ i https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2025/20250514.htmii https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/collegeiii https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8750763/iv https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38648053/v Product Monograph. 2025. NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Retrieved from https://narcannasalspray.ca/PM/NNS_EN.pdf.