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Four 12-Step Clichés That Actually Work In Practice | The Fix

Four 12-Step Clichés That Actually Work In Practice | The Fix: Always better, always angry, and always empty inside, as I did everything possible to avoid my truth.

Are Our Kids “Addicted” To Social Media? | The Fix

Are Our Kids “Addicted” To Social Media? | The Fix: The AAP stated that obesity, sleep deprivation, impaired cognitive development, creating unhealthy relationships, and creating unhealthy behaviors are all potential risks.

Commentary: Turning the Tide on the Opioid Epidemic - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Commentary: Turning the Tide on the Opioid Epidemic - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: In 2015, more than 12 million Americans reported misusing a prescription opioid in the past year. All of us – health care professionals, parents, educators, community leaders, law enforcement and policy makers – have a role to play in reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and saving lives. The American Medical Association and the Partnership together are committed to ensuring that physicians and families have the education and resources they need. We urge you to join us in our efforts to reverse this national epidemic.

Price of Naloxone Device Soars as Demand Increases - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Price of Naloxone Device Soars as Demand Increases - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The price of Evzio, a device that delivers the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, has soared from $690 in 2014 to $4,500 today for a twin-pack, Scientific American reports.

CDC: Fentanyl Sold as Cocaine Led to 12 Overdoses in 8 Hours - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

CDC: Fentanyl Sold as Cocaine Led to 12 Overdoses in 8 Hours - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A hospital in New Haven, Connecticut treated 12 people who overdosed last June when they used fentanyl that had been sold as cocaine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three of the people died.