Worcester had the highest opioid overdose death rate in state as of 2023 As members of Worcester's board of health push for the creation of a safe injection site, a report from the Department of Health found the city had the highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in 2023. 04/30/2024 - 6:54 am | View Link
Monday death ruled Laredo's 17th overdose death in 2024 The Laredo Police Department confirmed a Monday death was ruled an overdose making it the 17th in 2024. Another possible overdose remains under investigation. 04/30/2024 - 5:56 am | View Link
SC DHEC launches new tool focused on tackling overdose deaths In 2022 alone, almost 2,300 South Carolinians died of drug overdoses. The past decade has seen an increase every year in the number of deaths. “We wanted to find a way to present this date in a ... 04/29/2024 - 3:35 pm | View Link
Fentanyl overdose deaths stay steady in Portland despite official declaration Reproduced from the Multnomah County overdose dashboard ; Chart: Axios Visuals There have been 191 suspected and confirmed fentanyl overdose deaths in Multnomah County since February. Why it matters: ... 04/29/2024 - 2:18 am | View Link
Oklahoma's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day tackles addiction, prevents overdose deaths Saturday was prescription drug take back day, a national event attempting to tackle drug addiction.With prescription pills being the leading cause of overdose d ... 04/29/2024 - 1:57 am | View Link
For some who see a therapist, just talking things through isn't enough. Drama therapy allows the patient to relive a moment or play out their biggest fears.
This year, 28,000 pounds of human waste was removed from base camp. The Mount Everest Biogas Project plans to convert this waste into a usable product.
Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation", explains the dangers of exposing children and teens to smartphones and social media before a certain age and offers tips for parents on how to handle these challenges.