‘War on drugs’ doesn’t tackle the drug problem
“We know that fewer families cycle in and out of jail when people get the support they need to address the root cause of their problematic drug use...”
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Local Health Professionals Combat Opioid Problem
But a new effort in the local opioid fight is “A Dose of Reality,” an awareness campaign launched in the county in January.
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Treatment is Effective – A Conversation With Jamie
Jamie recently underwent Medication Assisted Treatment for his opioid addiction and generously shared his story with us.
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Jason Chehade Speaks About Recovery – BOAPC
Berkshire Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) implements local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes to prevent the misuse and abuse... View Article
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What do you know about opioids?
Opioids can be addictive and can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help you prevent them.
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What Do You Know About Opioid Use Disorder?
Test your knowledge about opioid use disorder!
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Voices for Recovery
“Voices for Recovery” is an attempt to identify the resources for recovery in a small community. Heroin and opioid abuse is... View Article
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The agony of opioid withdrawal
The United States accounts for five percent of the world’s population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global... View Article
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Opioid Use and Misuse
Opioid abuse, addiction and overdose can be avoided through information and education. Test your understanding by taking this quiz. Share... View Article
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Office-based Buprenorphine Treatment for OUD
NIDA’s Clinical Trail’s Initiative (CTN) video provides an overview of Buprenorphine, a semi-synthetic opioid, used in the treatment of adults... View Article
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Prescription Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms: Assessment, Treatment and Referral
The patient is 38-year-old, married white female with a history of a previous pelvic fracture from bicycle injury 8 months... View Article
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