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Researchers develop new saliva test to rapidly identify paracetamol overdose

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique to rapidly assess paracetamol levels…

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Drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases : NPR

Some experts credit the spread of naloxone, also known as Narcan, for dramatically lowering the number of fatal drug overdoses…

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First pediatric guideline on opioid prescribing in primary care focuses on preventing overdose

With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics…

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Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose

The opioid epidemic claims more 70,000 lives each year in the U.S., and lifesaving interventions are urgently needed. Although naloxone,…

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A 37% drop in overdose deaths from drugs mixed with opioids — fentanyl included

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from…

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250 companies, schools and organizations pledge to provide overdose antidote naloxone : Shots

Naloxone, often sold under the brand name Narcan, is seen as a major factor in declining drug overdose deaths. The…

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Entertainment

Doctor Pleads Guilty to Role in Ketamine Overdose

A California doctor charged with supplying admittedly illicit and “dangerous” amounts of liquid ketamine to Matthew Perry without proper medical…

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Entertainment

Rich Homie Quan Died From Accidental Drug Overdose, Including Fentanyl

Rich Homie Quan died from a toxic mix of several different drugs, including fentanyl … TMZ has learned. According to…

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Health

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug associated with lower opioid overdose risk, study finds

Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the…

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Celebrity

Lottie Moss Reveals She Was Hospitalized After Ozempic Overdose | lottie moss, Ozempic | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Lottie Moss is opening up about her recent hospitalization. On Thursday (Sept. 12), the 26-year-olde model, who is the younger…

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