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time.com
3 days ago
Medicine

U.S. Authorities Seized Over 115 Million Illicit Pills Containing Fentanyl in 2023

The number of illicit fentanyl-containing pills seized in the US increased significantly from 2017 to 2023, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced public health measures to curb overdose deaths. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Public health

NYC plans to install anti-OD 'life alert' devices in apartments to connect drug users to 911

The city plans to install 'life alert' devices in apartments for high-risk drug users to prevent fatal overdoses.
The device, Lifeguard Lite, includes a physical timer that triggers alerts and calls emergency services if necessary. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Public health

The Opioid Crisis Is Now Being Tracked with Wastewater

Wastewater-based epidemiology can provide up-to-date, population-level information about illicit drug use in a community.
Wastewater data can be used to inform overdose prevention efforts and improve public health strategies. [ more ]
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