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Opioids in the News
“Doctors use fentanyl to help control surgical pain, but some information regarding proper dosing and monitoring is lacking. Because of its potency, it can also cause serious harm when people use fentanyl illicitly.”
“The synthetic opioid, whether on its own or in…other drugs, has spread to every corner of the illegal drug market and is driving overdose deaths to record numbers.”
DCF is working with the Florida Disaster Fund, Volunteer Florida & Sunshine Health to open support centers for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. See details below:
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On Tuesday, the Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced it seized an estimated 10 million fentanyl-laced pills and 82 pounds of fentanyl powder motor crews across all 50 states.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/hidden-epidemic-schools-parents-police-scramble-us-fentanyl/story?id=90574780
Country singer Luke Bell’s cause of death revealed.
Check out our Executive Director, Jennifer Webb’s interview on the fentanyl epidemic on WMNF!
https://www.wmnf.org/a-multi-pronged-approach-to-the-fentanyl-epidemic/
Live Tampa Bay is proud to be at the First Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference presented by Florida Harm Reduction Collective today!
4I just uploaded “IMG_2450” to #Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/751737674
Two powerful drugs are making their way into the illicit drug supply…
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Thank you to all who came to the ATLAS launch today. This navigation tool is now live in Florida! You can access it at https://www.treatmentatlas.org/
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Opioids: How fentanyl affects the brain and impairs breathing
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A new study reveals that the synthetic opioid fentanyl begins to impair breathing minutes before it starts affecting consciousness.Fentanyl’s Ubiquity Inflames America’s Drug Crisis
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The synthetic opioid, whether on its own or in tainted heroin, cocaine, Adderall and other drugs, has spread to every corner of the illegal drug market and is driving overdose deaths to records.How to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams
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The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.International Recovery Day | Celebrating Recovery Globally
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Welcome to International Recovery Day where you can join all folks in recovery from all addictions, including all recovery pathways around the globe.Family Resource Support Center
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The Family Resource Support Center serves as a central hub for the community to access needed resources and supports. The Department has staff on site, including Hope Navigators, behavioral health par...
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