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thefix.com - Poll: Most Americans View Addiction As Disease, But Stigmatizing Views Persist
Posted 4/17/2018
A new survey revealed that about 32% of participants view opioid addiction as a character flaw.
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americanveterinarian.com: Pets, Vets, and Opioids
Posted 4/17/2018
Remaining knowledgeable and observing relevant legal requirements will enable veterinarians to be strong advocates for the responsible use of opioids.
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nj.com: Hudson County sues makers of opioids
Posted 4/17/2018
Hudson County this week joined the growing list of public entities suing opioid manufacturers, alleging the companies spent decades convincing the public that their drugs are safe and downplaying their addictive nature.
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consumer.healthday.com: Tiny Juul Device Getting U.S. Teens Hooked on Vaping
Posted 4/12/2018
Tiny e-cigarette devices that look like USB drives are making it tough for parents and educators to keep their kids from vaping.
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insidehighered.com: Confronting the Opioid Crisis
Posted 4/12/2018
Nursing colleges add curricula to deal with a growing public health problem.
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njspotlight.com: RISE IN OPIOID-EXPOSED NEWBORNS IN NJ PROMPTS STATE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Posted 4/12/2018
Number of infants exposed to drugs or alcohol in the womb doubled in New Jersey between 2008 and 2016
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statnews.com - Poll: Most Americans wary of those suffering from addiction, despite recognition of medical condition
Posted 4/6/2018
WASHINGTON — A slim majority of Americans see prescription drug addiction as a disease that requires medical treatment, but most would not welcome those suffering from the problem into their neighborhoods, workplaces, or families.
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fortune.com: More Americans Should Carry Drug That Reverses Opioid Overdoses, Surgeon General Says in Rare Advisory
Posted 4/6/2018
In a rare move, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams has issued a public health advisory urging more Americans to carry the opioid-overdose-reversing drug naloxone.
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cnn.com - FDA chief: Opioids are 'biggest crisis facing the FDA'
Posted 4/6/2018
Running the Food and Drug Administration is one of the toughest jobs in government. Running it for a boss with a record of firing political appointees adds another level of complexity.
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burlingtoncountytimes.com: As teens are ‘juuling,’ school and police are worrying
Posted 4/4/2018
School officials, police, and health advocates say they are alarmed by the trend on several fronts. They say while it’s becoming increasingly popular among high school students, the real health risks are still unknown and that parents, in many cases, are in the dark.