In the News
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app.com: Should we make Big Pharma pay for drug take-back programs?
Posted 5/25/2017
Now, a shift has emerged in those take-back efforts. A movement is gaining momentum across the country to have pharmaceutical companies pick up the tab for the programs, seen as a key to closing off an on ramp to addiction and abuse.
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wbgo.org: Some Drug Users Turning To NJ Police For Help With Opioid Problem
Posted 5/25/2017
Drug users desperate to kick the habit are now turning to some New Jersey police departments for help.
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huffingtonpost.com: Naloxone Won’t Rescue Us From The Opioid Epidemic, But It’s A Start
Posted 5/25/2017
The death rate from drug overdoses in the U.S. more than doubled from 1999 to 2015 and increased for every age group, according to a February report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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drugfree.org: Why I Share My Story as a Father of Sons in Recovery
Posted 5/25/2017
Paul Kusiak is a father of two sons in recovery and one of our most dedicated Parent Coaches. He graciously agreed to share his personal story in our new public service announcement (PSA) campaign Families Can Heal and shares his experience below. We are grateful to Paul and his family for their bravery, their willingness to share their story and their tireless dedication to helping other families.
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nj1015.com: Next tool in NJ’s opioid overdose fight could be tracking EMS data
Posted 5/25/2017
New Jersey may finally start requiring EMS providers and dispatch centers to report details of each encounter with a patient, so state health officials can track, analyze and improve response to medical emergencies in New Jersey.
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yourteenmag.com: Prescription Painkillers: Should Your Teenager Ever Take Them?
Posted 5/22/2017
During Luke’s senior year of high school, he got his wisdom teeth removed. His mom, Sandra, was surprised when, on the way out the door, the oral surgeon handed her a prescription for an opioid painkiller. She’d read a lot about the dangers of prescription painkillers and worried aloud about giving them to her son.
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sciencedaily.com: Even small quantities of opioids prescribed for minor injuries increase risk of long-term use
Posted 5/22/2017
Patients who received their first opioid prescription for an ankle sprain treated in U.S. emergency departments commonly received prescriptions for anywhere from 15 to 40 pills, according to new research. Those who received 30 or more pills compared to less than 15 pills were twice as likely to fill an additional opioid prescription within three to six months. The authors say the results point to the urgent need for policies and guidelines to address when opioid medications are indicated for minor injuries and to reduce the number of pills supplied for opioid prescriptions.
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drugfree.org: Ohio Police Officer Accidentally Overdoses on Fentanyl While on the Job
Posted 5/22/2017
A police officer in Ohio accidentally overdosed on fentanyl while on the job, NBC News reports. He was recovering, but reportedly “still miserable” several days later.
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tapinto.net: In New Brunswick, Teens Play Concert Against Drug Abuse
Posted 5/22/2017
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey hosted its 13th annual New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert on Friday, May 19, at Rutgers University’s Nicholas Music Center in New Brunswick.
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consumer.healthday.com: 1 in 4 Americans Knows Someone Hooked on Opioids: Poll
Posted 5/22/2017
Three-quarters believe that people can beat the addiction