Wider Use of Antidote Could Lower Overdose Deaths by Nearly 50%

Wider Use of Antidote Could Lower Overdose Deaths by Nearly 50%

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The government has tried numerous strategies to reduce the death toll, including imposing stricter regulations on prescribing the medications, prosecuting owners of “pill mills” who dispense the drugs without proper medical evaluations, and tracking …
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Chris Elsberry: At last, Herren likes his own reflection

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Herren scored 2,073 points at Durfee High, twice leading the Hilltoppers to the Massachusetts State Championship. He chose Boston College but broke his wrist in his very first game. He spent the rest of the season partying, failing two drug tests.
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Gavin Foundation helps those in recovery find a haven

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It can be difficult for those recovering from alcohol or drug abuse to find a place that not only welcomes them, but also helps them navigate their return to their community and their families. The Gavin Foundation in South Boston does just that and …
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THE STUDENT VOICE: School confronts marijuana use as 2 states legalize

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Citizens in Washington and Colorado voted to allow adults to use marijuana recreationally November 4, while voters in Arkansas and Massachusetts joined thirteen states that have approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. New Jersey legalized …
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