Opioid

The Role of Science in Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Scientific article
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Opioid misuse and addiction is an ongoing and rapidly evolving public health crisis, requiring innovative scientific solutions. In response, and because no existing medication is ideal for every patient, the National Institutes of Health...

Characteristics of Fentanyl Overdose — Massachusetts, 2014–2016

Scientific article
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Summary What is already known about this topic? Fentanyl has a growing presence in the illicit drug market and is involved in an increasing proportion of opioid overdose deaths. What is added by this report? Approximately two thirds of...

The Opiate Epidemic - Free Access Article Collection

News
Although the abuse of many substances has declined across the globe in recent years, the misuse of prescription and non-medical pharmaceutical opioids has significantly increased. The Taylor & Francis Group, which publishes peer-reviewed...

Canadian Opioid Conference

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Ottawa
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Canada

The growing number of overdoses and deaths caused by opioids, including fentanyl, is a national concern in Canada. Solutions must be compassionate and collaborative, and address both the immediate crisis of overdose and death as well as their root causes.

Fentanyl Deaths Rise as Curbing Supply Proves Difficult

News
The November 2016 data chart of overdoses in Massachusetts shows a climbing blue line labeled “fentanyl”. Boston's National Public Radio station reports via article and audio clip on some of the challenges faced by law enforcement and...
Overdose Fentanyl

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