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Public health
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

What is fentanyl? The facts and myths on the synthetic opioid driving drug overdoses - Poynter

Fentanyl's extreme potency and common presence in illicit drugs make tiny amounts potentially lethal, so accurate awareness and precautions are essential to prevent overdoses.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Jury makes 23 recommendations after inquest into deaths of 7 Maplehurst inmates | CBC News

The coroner's inquest jury made 23 recommendations to prevent inmate drug overdoses at Maplehurst Correctional Complex.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 months ago

'A dreadful mistake': How stroke patient was wrongly accused of taking overdose

Professor Bates emphasized how intertwined the miscommunication about Mr. Goss's medication and his pre-existing conditions contributed to the tragic outcome of this case. His failure to timely identify the heart condition led to misguided actions.
London politics
LA Kings
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'American Idol' alum Doug Kiker had toxic cocktail of drugs in his system at time of death: report

Doug Kiker died from an accidental opioid overdose involving multiple substances, highlighting the dangers of drug toxicity.
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