Mass. doctors hail new federal rule expanding access to methadone
The rule could turn the tide in combating rising levels of opioid overdoses, say addiction specialists.
Source: bostonglobe.com
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Can you get Narcan over the counter in Mass.? Here's a guide.
Nearly a third of pharmacies surveyed by the Globe did not have the overdose-reversal drug in stock. Others kept it hidden behind pharmacy counters.
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Source: bostonglobe.com
Will 'Texas tough' work in fighting fentanyl fatalities?
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45. Texas is taking a largely tough-on-crime approach, while critics urge a new approach prioritizing addiction treatment and prevention.
Source: csmonitor.com
Mass. families watch SCOTUS oral arguments in Purdue case
A provision that would shield the wealthy Sacklers from future litigation has divided families who have lost loved ones to opioid overdoses.
Source: bostonglobe.com
A One-Year-Old New York Boy Died of a Suspected Fentanyl Overdose at His Daycare
Police said three other children also overdosed. Grei Mendez and Carlisto Brito are facing depraved indifference murder charges in relation to the case.
Source: vice.com
Puppy owner disputes claim that it overdosed on fentanyl
Days after police say they saved a pit bull puppy from an overdose, a preliminary drug test came back negative and the owner can take his dog back.
Source: latimes.com
Dog owner disputes Irvine police claim that puppy overdosed on fentanyl
Days after police say they saved a pit bull puppy from an overdose, a preliminary drug test came back negative and the owner can take his dog back.
Source: yahoo.com
Police give overdose-reversing drug to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure
Last week, Irvine police officers gave the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to a pit bull puppy that they believed might have been exposed to fentanyl.
Source: yahoo.com
Puppy, possibly exposed to fentanyl, is given OD-reversing drug
Last week, Irvine police officers gave the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to a pit bull puppy that they believed might have been exposed to fentanyl.
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Source: latimes.com
Florida deputy hospitalized after possible jail fentanyl exposure
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy was sent to the hospital on Friday evening after he was exposed to possible fentanyl in a jail cell, officials say.
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Source: wtsp.com