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Drug overdose deaths have quadrupled among seniors in the last 20 years. Why?

ustowner-013 2023-04-07 06:13

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. A surge in fatal drug overdos[……] ....

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U.S. must face its deep-rooted disease of drug abuse

ustowner-011 2023-02-13 04:31

These shocking statistics mirror the harsh reality of drug abuse in the U.S., which is getting worse and has become an “American disease” that cannot[……] ....

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‘Devastating’: Drug crisis is ravaging America’s youngest people

ustowner-011 2023-02-06 05:09

The epidemic of fentanyl and other drugs is hurting babies, both after birth and in utero, leading to deadly consequences in some cases and a difficul[……] ....

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Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. hospitalized patients experience a
harmful event, study finds

ustowner-011 2023-01-12 05:28

Nearly 1 in 4 patients who are admitted to hospitals in the U.S. will experience harm, according to a study published Wednesday in the New England Jou[……] ....

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Opinion: Biden is hesitating at curbing the
excessive rise in prescription drug prices

ustowner-011 2023-01-12 05:09

Last summer, Congress passed overdue drug pricing reforms to help older adults afford their medications by empowering Medicare to negotiate some drug[……] ....

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1 Minute

New Georgia House member steps aside after drug arrest

ustowner-011 2023-01-02 02:47

A Republican arrested after winning his race for a seat in the Georgia House has decided to step aside instead of facing a possible suspension as soon[……] ....

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Biden’s pardons show focus on easing drug punishments, and women’s rights

ustowner-011 2023-01-01 04:36

WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday pardoned six people who have already served time for crimes, including five convicte[……] ....

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Drug overdose deaths topped 106,000 in 2021, CDC says in final report

ustowner-011 2022-12-25 00:51

he United States hit a grim record of 106,699 drug overdose deaths in 2021, a 16% increase over 2020, the CDC said in its final report released this w[……] ....

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