Newark group distributes nearly 100 doses of opioid overdose reversal drug as part of national event – Matter News

Organizations in every state participated in 'Save-a-Life Day,' raising awareness about naloxone.

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Teen opioid addictions often untreated as youth overdose deaths rapidly rise in US – study

Drug overdoses are now a leading causes of death among US teens as fentanyl possibly drives surge, researchers warn

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In the early 2000s, opioids were everywhere. These are the kids that were left behind.

More than 321,000 kids in the U.S. lost a parent to drug overdose between 2011 and 2021. There's a place they can come to talk about it and heal.

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From JUCM: The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, an article about #research that shows #no #causal #link to #autism or #ADHD found with #prenatal #exposure to #opioids. https://www.jucm.com/no-causal-link-to-autism-or-adhd-found-in-prenatal-opioid-exposure/
No Causal Link to Autism or ADHD Found In Prenatal Opioid Exposure

A large Swedish study that examined prenatal exposure to prescribed opioid pain medications and the child’s risk of later developing autism spectrum disorder

Journal of Urgent Care Medicine
"The true size of the 7-OH trade is tough to pin down. Estimates range from $2 billion to $8 billion. But one fact is clear: A surprising amount of it runs through Kansas City." —David Hudnall, in a three-part series for the Kansas City Star https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article311767920.html?src=longreads #investigation #reporting #journalism #kratow #7oh #opioids

Thousands of Opioid Deaths Not Included in Official UK Statistics

Over 13,000 opioid-related deaths have been excluded from official UK statistics, leading to concerns over the government's approach to addiction treatment. Research from King's College London revealed that the actual number of opioid deaths between 2011 and 2022 was 39,232, more than 50% higher tha... [More info]

Ohio State Researcher Warns of Targeted Strike Needed in Fentanyl Crisis as Overdose Deaths Soar Past 70,000

A study highlights the varying impact of the fentanyl crisis in the US, with states like West Virginia being significantly affected. It suggests targeted local efforts for combating the epidemic.

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👀 Opioid Detection Using Smartphone-Based Eye-Scanning

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