Opioid overdose deaths dropped in two biggest N.H. cities, though positive trend ‘could quickly change’
The mayors of Manchester and Nashua celebrated the good news, as preliminary data suggest opioid overdose deaths declined in ...
Many in need of substance use disorder treatment are not receiving it
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, according ...
Severe maternal morbidity up in Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women with opioid addiction
The rate of opioid use disorder (OUD) is high in Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women, and they have a high rate of severe ...
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Many in Need of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Not Receiving It
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, ac ...
Overdose deaths are down as Kentucky turns a corner in fight against opioids | Opinion
While Kentucky ranks seventh highest for overdose deaths nationwide, according to the CDC, recent progress — including a 20% ...
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Vending machine expands Narcan access at Billerica jail
It was during a work trip to the San Diego area when Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian realized the full harm ...
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WA sees spike in new chemicals in street drugs, fentanyl
The increasingly "messy drug supply" — especially of illicit fentanyl — is making street drugs more dangerous, as their ...
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Vending machine expands Narcan access at jail
The naloxone being distributed is paid for through a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program grant and the machine is leased through the same grant funding.
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6% of Seniors Depressed; ADHD and Hormones; Novel Antipsychotic Eases Schizophrenia
A study of older adults showed that 6% had depression, with higher prevalences in certain groups, including women, those who ...
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US Overdose Deaths Outpace Other Countries, Report Finds
Trend tracking and harm reduction policies may help alleviate the high rate of overdose deaths in the US, according to one ...
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‘I know this will save lives’: Middlesex Sheriff’s Office unveils naloxone vending machine for opioid overdose prevention
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has become the first sheriff’s office in Massachusetts to install a naloxone vending machine, providing the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication free of charge ...
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County executive highlights recovery-friendly workplaces for new year
Jean Ann Summerville, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 79, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Akron, she graduated from the University of ...