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Misinformation about fentanyl threatens to undermine overdose response : Shots

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/Moment RF Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up…

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Corey Feldman Announces Drummer Duke Gadd Dies From Fentanyl Overdose

Corey Feldman Drummer Duke Gadd Dies From Fentanyl OD Published February 14, 2025 4:59 AM PST Corey Feldman says one…

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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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