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Overdose Reversal Toolkit
In 2016, there were more than 63,600 drug overdose deaths in the United States, of which more than 42,000 involved opioids. Preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts the 2017 figure at a staggering…
Opioid Overdose Prevention 101
Opioid overdose continues to be a major public health problem in the United States. It has contributed significantly to overdose deaths among those who use or misuse illicit and prescription opioids. In fact, all U.S. overdose deaths involving opioids (i.e.,…
Increasing Deaths from Drug Overdoes in the United States (NCHS Data Brief)
Download full report. The rates of drug overdose deaths continued to increase. In 2016, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths (19.8 per 100,000) was more than three times the rate in 1999 (6.1). Rates increased for both males (from…
August 31st is National Overdose Prevention Day
This Friday is International Overdose Prevention Day. Help yourself and your loved ones stay informed with these facts and prevention tips from www.addictionresourcecenter.org: Overdose Facts In 2016, there were more than 63,600 drug overdose deaths in the United States, of…
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