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The new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the opioid epidemic is far from over, and public health officials say fentanyl —a synthetic opioid that is much more deadly than other opioids — is largely to blame.
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The COVID-19 crisis disrupted life for everyone. But it's a unique challenge for those battling addiction. In-person meetings are often an essential part…
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"Just Say No" is not enough anymore, according to a new report from the Trust for America's Health.The health advocacy non-profit cites research showing…
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The synthetic opioid fentanyl is used for surgery and to treat severe pain. Abuse has always been a problem. Now that it's being used to cut heroin, the risk of overdose or death has soared.
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The health of America’s children is improving along four key measures: low birth weight, health insurance coverage, child and teen death, and substance…
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On a recent afternoon, Brittany Combs drove a white SUV through a neighborhood at the northern end of Austin, Indiana. In the back of her vehicle, there…
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This story was provided to Sound Medicine by Stateline, an initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts.The number of people with insurance coverage for…