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2. Markey, others want expanded methadone access: What the ... - AOL

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   Similar to fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, methadone stimulates opioid receptors, making it possible to overdose on the medication, said Matthew Rogalski, an addiction medicine ...

3. State government response to the opioid epidemic in the ...

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   Opioid overdose mortality grew by over 90% in some parishes in Louisiana due to the coronavirus pandemic which has affected the capacity of many state residents to remain drug-free. State officials feared this would lead to still more overdose-related deaths and a long-term effect of more addiction-related disease, ushering in more homelessness ...

4. Prescription monitoring program - Wikipedia

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   Prescription drug monitoring programs, or PDMPs, are an example of one initiative proposed to alleviate effects of the opioid crisis. [1] The programs are designed to restrict prescription drug abuse by limiting a patient's ability to obtain similar prescriptions from multiple providers (i.e. “doctor shopping”) and reducing diversion of controlled substances.

5. ‘A critical step.’ California offers free naxolone to ...

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   Qualifying organizations can now apply to receive free over-the-counter naxolone, an opioid reversal drug sold under the brand name Narcan, from the state.. First responders, community ...

6. Harm reduction in the United States - Wikipedia

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   This treatment approach is designed for individuals who use illicit heroin but wish to stop. [23] The North American Opiate Medication Initiative (NAOMI) disclosed plans in 1999 for three U.S.-based sites to administer HAT as part of a randomized controlled trial of HAT, but were unable to proceed due to regulatory barriers. [23]

7. California bid to create legal drug injection sites advances

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   California moved a step closer Wednesday to creating sites where people could legally use drugs under supervision designed to save them from dying if they overdose, over the objections of ...