Monday, July 6, 2020

In the News: Drug Overdoses Increasing and Accelerating During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Drug Overdoses Increasing and Accelerating During COVID-19 Pandemic
 
Drug Overdoses Increasing and Accelerating During COVID-19 Pandemic
Drug overdoses have been increasing and accelerating since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to data obtained by The Washington Post. Read More
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Public Health Experts Warn That COVID is Spreading in Bars
Public Health Experts Warn That COVID is Spreading in Bars
Public health experts are warning that COVID-19 is spreading in bars and nightclubs, as young people emerge from months of isolation to drink and socialize, The New York Times reports. Read More
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Signs of E-Cigarette Lung Damage Can be Similar to Lung Injuries from COVID
Signs of E-Cigarette Lung Damage Can be Similar to Lung Injuries from COVID
Lung injuries from e-cigarette use can be similar to those caused by COVID-19, according to a new government report. Read More
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Opioid Epidemic Has Devastated Native American Communities
The opioid epidemic has been especially devastating for Native American communities, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. From 2006 to 2014, Native Americans were almost 50% more likely than non-natives to die of an opioid overdose, the newspaper found. Read More
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SAMHSA Announces First National Family Support Technical Assistance Center
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has announced its first National Family Support Technical Assistance Center. Read More
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