100 Americans Die of Drug Overdoses Each Day. How Do We Stop That?
100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. How do we stop that?
Fatal overdoses from opiate medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone have quadrupled since 1999, accounting for an estimated 16,651 deaths in 2010. … I'm also a trained clinician, and I've treated people for addiction. Last but not …
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Overdose deaths increase dramatically in Washington County
For the first time in 2012, and again in 2013, people seeking treatment for heroin addiction exceeded the number of those asking for help in battling an alcohol addiction, said Cheryl Andrews, executive director of the Washington County Drug and …
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