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During the 12 months ending September 2021, it is estimated that there were 104,288 overdose deaths in the United States. That represents an increase of nearly 14% from the previous 12-month period. Most of those deaths (64-74%) were attributed to opiates, specifically fentanyl, a legally produced pharmaceutical drug and illegally produced for street sales. Fentanyl

Excuse me, has your recycling bin been extra heavy since the pandemic began? How has your alcohol consumption changed during the “time of covid?” Early in the pandemic, my wife and I got a new puppy. On garbage days, when I would walk the dog early in the morning, I would notice that the recycling

Healthcare organizations that successfully address substance abuse disorders among team members reduce the risk of poor patient care, errors, accidents, and theft. When healthcare workers have a substance use disorder (SUD), they sometimes use pharmaceuticals from the institution where they work. If the employee senses that co-workers are suspicious about their behaviour or substance use,

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in some people because of exposure to traumatic events. These can include domestic, community, or school violence, sexual assault, traffic collisions, acute medical crisis, child abuse, the sudden death of a loved one, or other traumatic events. Some people may experience PTSD because of events in their lives during