#opioid-overdose

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fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Experts Say Parents Should Keep This Surprising Item In Their First Aid Kits

Keep naloxone at home to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses and protect children, families, and loved ones from accidental opioid exposure.
Public health
fromBusline News
1 month ago

Victor Valley Transit Authority Equips Entire Fleet With NARCAN To Fight Opioid Crisis - Busline News

VVTA equipped every bus and service vehicle with NARCAN to enable rapid opioid overdose response in partnership with health and law enforcement.
Public health
fromPoynter
2 months 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
4 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
4 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.
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fromNew York Post
6 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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