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Tag: accidental overdose

People stand in a open foyer with a Christmas tree and tables of food.
Posted inSubstance Use

Navigating the holidays while in recovery from addiction

by Taylor Knopf December 24, 2018September 5, 2022
a large trailer sits behind a medical building
Posted inSubstance Use

End of Year Opioid-related Statistics Offer Some Hope

by Taylor Knopf December 20, 2018September 5, 2022
Posted inUncategorized

Drug Addiction Tops List Of Rural Concerns

by Daily Yonder October 22, 2018September 6, 2022
photo of a syringe/ needle
Posted inSubstance Use

Opioid-related Deaths in NC Surpass Trend Projections

by Taylor Knopf August 17, 2018October 12, 2022
shows three pill bottles for diazepam, clonazepam and alprazolam
Posted inPublic Health

These Pills Could Be Next U.S. Drug Epidemic, Public Health Officials Say

by Pew Trusts July 20, 2018July 19, 2018
group of people sit around a table talking, one man looks deep in thought as he listens
Posted inSubstance Use

Families Who Have Lost to Opioid Overdose Take Action

by Taylor Knopf July 12, 2018November 16, 2018

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