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Overdose Deaths Fell 12.1% in Latest CDC Provisional Data
The city of Nashville has filed a lawsuit against supermarket chain Publix, alleging the retailer played a direct role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has devastated Tennessee communities for more than a decade. For the tens of thousands of people struggling with opioid addiction across the state, and the families who have lost loved …
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Fentanyl Mixed With New Synthetic Drugs Raises Overdose Risk, DEA Warns
The fentanyl crisis just got more dangerous. A new federal advisory warns that fentanyl, the leading driver of overdose deaths in the United States, is increasingly being cut with a new class of synthetic substances that can overwhelm standard overdose reversal treatments. For anyone struggling with opioid addiction, or anyone who loves them, this is …
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Fentanyl Analog Kills 3 and Sickens 18 First Responders in New Mexico
A new and more potent fentanyl analog in a rural New Mexico town has left three people dead and nearly two dozen first responders hospitalized. The tragedy offers a stark warning about where the opioid crisis is heading. While New Mexico boasts a wide range of treatment programs, from local Narcotics Anonymous chapters to modern …
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Philadelphia Opioid Overdose Deaths Drop to Lowest Level in a Decade
Philadelphia is on the verge of a milestone in its fight against the opioid overdose crisis, but health officials warn that a rising stimulant threat and persistent gaps in the recovery pipeline demand continued urgency. In 2024, there were 1,069 overdose fatalities in Philadelphia, an 18% decrease from 2023 and a 24% drop from the …
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Arizona Opioid Overdose Deaths Rise 17% as Naloxone Reversals Surge
Arizona is bucking a hopeful national trend, and the numbers demand attention from anyone touched by the opioid crisis in the Southwest. In part, The Grand Canyon State features a wide range of comprehensive treatment options, from residential care to local Narcotics Anonymous chapters. But even as naloxone use is saving more lives, overdose death …
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Opioid Overdose Risk Surged After Hurricane Helene Hit Appalachia
When Hurricane Helene ripped through the mountains of western North Carolina and the greater Appalachia region in September 2024, it dismantled the Narcotics Anonymous meetings, opioid treatment programs, and peer support networks that thousands of people in recovery depended on to stay alive. North Carolinians are known for their resilience. The Tar Heel State features …
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Nashville Sues Publix Over Role in the Opioid Epidemic
The city of Nashville has filed a lawsuit against supermarket chain Publix, alleging the retailer played a direct role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has devastated Tennessee communities for more than a decade. For the tens of thousands of people struggling with opioid addiction across the state, and the families who have lost loved …
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Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Opioid Addiction Risk New Study Finds
A new study suggests that intermittent fasting could reduce the risk of opioid addiction, even when exposed to drugs. This potential breakthrough can affect millions of Americans caught in the grip of the opioid epidemic. Specifically, researchers at the University of Arizona found that fasting appeared to block the euphoric brain response that drives opioid …
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Opioid Addiction AI Tools Are Changing How America Fights the Crisis
New technology like artificial intelligence is giving public health officials a head start in fighting opioid addiction. This time, the response may come before an overdose ever happens. For more than a decade, the standard playbook against the opioid epidemic has been largely reactive: distribute naloxone, respond to overdoses and treat survivors. Those efforts have …
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“Rhino Tranq” in the Fentanyl Supply Raises Overdose Risk
A new animal sedative known as “rhino tranq” is showing up in the illegal fentanyl supply across the United States, and it is making opioid overdoses harder to reverse and withdrawal more dangerous than ever. For anyone struggling with narcotic addiction or opioid abuse, this threat demands urgent attention. The CDC, alongside the White House …
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