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Drug overdose deaths have surpassed 100,000 annually for the first time in history. While many of these overdoses are driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, other dangerous drugs are circulating in the drug supply that can enhance the effects of opioids and increase the risk of overdose even further. One of these drugs is called […]

The majority of drug overdose deaths in America today involve opioids, primarily fentanyl and other potent fentanyl analogs. An estimated 80,816 people died as a result of an opioid overdose in 2021.[1] Opioid overdose deaths don’t just affect people who abuse opioid drugs–they affect anyone who abuses any kind of drugs or knows someone who

Are you ready to revolutionize your workplace culture, putting employee well-being at the forefront? Workplace Evolution 2023, hosted by the Addiction Prevention Coalition, is your opportunity to do just that. But act fast, because spaces are filling up, and you don’t want to miss out! Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 Time: 9 AM

How well do you really know your drug dealer? More importantly, how much do you trust them? Whether you are buying benzodiazepines on the streets or powdered heroin, take a moment to ask yourself how well you know your dealer – and how much you trust him or her. When you go and pick up

Much of the general public have opposing views about marijuana. Some people think marijuana is a dangerous gateway drug that leads the way to “harder” drugs like heroin and meth. Others believe that marijuana is natural, holistic, and virtually safe. In reality, the truth lies somewhere in between. Marijuana has been found to alleviate many

In a recent poll, Philadelphia residents expressed their desire to stop using War-on-Drugs-era policies to treat the opioid crisis. Rather than criminalizing people who are struggling with addiction, most Philadelphia residents support providing more mental health services and more drug treatment and recovery services.[1] Philadelphia residents aren’t the only people who share this sentiment. As

Whether you realize it or not, as a parent you have a powerful influence over the actions and behaviors of your kids. One of the best ways to prevent negative behaviors in kids and teens is by having regular honest and open conversations. This holds true when it comes to substance use including e-cigarette products.

Every mother’s deepest fear is losing a child. This fear was realized for Julia Charleston one weekend in early March of 2022 when she suddenly was unable to get in touch with her son Rob. Having received a strange email from him in the middle of the night, she quickly contacted his friends nearby and

What You Should Know About Pregnancy & Addiction More than 59 newborns are diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) in the U.S. every day. NAS includes conditions surrounding an infant’s withdrawal from addictive substances they were exposed to in the womb. Pregnancy and addiction are an unsafe combination for a woman and her baby. Learn

Overcoming opioid addiction is extremely difficult. One of the reasons why quitting is so challenging is because of the intense, flu-like withdrawal symptoms that appear when someone who has been abusing opioids for a long time suddenly stops using them. While the FDA has approved a few different medications to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms, like