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Cbsnews
2 days ago
Health

About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds

Approximately one-third of Americans know someone who has died of a drug overdose, sparking a need for policy changes and support for affected communities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Medicaid Expansion Alone Won't Stop the Opioid Overdose Crisis

Over one million lives lost due to drug overdoses in the U.S. since 1999, with poverty as a significant factor.
Medicaid expansion, while crucial, has not fully harnessed its potential to combat the overdose epidemic. [ more ]
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Vulture
1 week ago
Medicine

LAPD and DEA Investigating Matthew Perry's Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to investigate the cause of Matthew Perry's death. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won't Solve the Overdose Crisis

Imposing punitive anti-drug laws does not prevent overdose deaths, but rather exacerbates the public health crisis by criminalizing individuals with substance abuse disorders. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Gangland enforcer 'stressed' by murder probe when he took fatal drug overdose

Gangland enforcer Verinder Sharma died by drug overdose while under police investigation for teenager's death, struggling with family estrangement. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek. [ more ]
www.vice.com
2 months ago
Health

Drug Overdose: Symptoms, Signs, Treatment & What Is An OD?

An overdose can vary based on substances, education on the risks is crucial, and definitions may differ across organizations. [ more ]
Portland Mercury
4 months ago
Medicine

Portland Takes Rehab on the Road

Portland firefighters will start administering opioid withdrawal medication as part of a new pilot program called MOUD.
The program aims to address the overwhelming number of drug overdose cases and streamline emergency medical response. [ more ]
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