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northjersey.com: NJ hospital that cut ER use of opioids would become national model, under proposed law
Posted 4/26/2018
A program that has cut emergency-room prescriptions for opioid painkillers in Paterson to less than a fifth of their previous level in two years could become a model for hospitals nationwide, if a bill proposed by New Jersey's two senators and a congressman is passed.
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njspotlight.com: NATIONWIDE EXPANSION OF NJ PROGRAM TO REDUCE OPIOID USE
Posted 4/26/2018
Strategy makes opioids the drug of last resort in emergency rooms, cutting their use in state’s busiest ER by more than 80 percent
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njherald.com - New data: Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions
Posted 4/26/2018
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New data show that the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. fell dramatically last year. They showed their biggest drop in 25 years.
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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.