The year’s total overdose deaths could have exceeded 90,000 — up from 70,630 in 2019. That would be the largest single-year percentage increase in the past two decades.
Analysis | The Health 202: Overdose deaths may have topped 90,000 in 2020 https://t.co/MHp9EwW6xw
San Jose doctor Donald Siao charged with multiple counts of illegally distributing painkillers & health care fraud after Feds say he breezily handed out powerful opioids to agents posing as patients who didn’t have legitimate need for pills. #opioidcrisis
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@ColleenMNelson@KCStar So very true. Look at DICKERSON v AMERICAN CENTURY FUNDS in Johnson county kansas a 1998 case and tell me what you see, and later feel
On average, 41 people die each day from overdoses involving prescription opioids. Talk with your doctor to better understand the benefits and risks of Rx #opioids before taking them. https://t.co/BWaoewfFYG #RxAwareness@samhsagov@CADCA@NIDAnews
Don't miss out! Water Quality Month is almost over, but your water matters all year round. You deserve only the best: https://t.co/YEcYeh7Fzy
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UPDATE: A Little Rock officer who was shot twice in the leg late Saturday was listed in stable condition at about 11:30 p.m., according to police. Get the latest » https://t.co/nnm1RBAI5U
As a kid, I would love watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. I’m again on the floor of the House of Representatives watching a cartoon. About the only outcome this debate is going to have today is one of entertainment value — nothing substantive.
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National Prevention Week has started - will you take the challenge?!
Take the Challenge in Three Easy Steps
1. Download and fill out your #PreventionHappensHere sign:… https://t.co/ZOBdTWfpBw
While millions of Americans are focused on staying safe, now is the time to take inventory of the prescription medications in your home and keep them safe too. Gather any of your unused or expired prescription medications and securely store them until it’s time for Take Back Day.
Colby Covington just successfully disarmed Robbie Lawler for a full 25 minutes. Hard not to respect this level of thorough dominance over a decorated former champ. #UFCNewark
Heroin use in Arkansas has risen in recent years. Could the #opioidcrisis be part of the ride? Listen to what Criminal Justice Institute Director Dr. Cheryl May says about how 80% of heroin users started this addiction. #EndTheOpidemic
What kills more people than AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis AND wars? The answer might surprise you:
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Story via @WIRED#pollution#environment