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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
As overdose deaths rise, a growing number of Maine police departments are beginning to distribute fentanyl testing kits to those who may come in contact with the potent synthetic opioid, as an engagement and overdose harm reduction tool. #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
#SB14 is being heard in the Senate Committee on Education! This bill seeks to increase schools’ capacity to identify and address youth mental health and substance use challenges. #MentalHealthMattersCA
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
U.S. Senators Portman, Whitehouse, Capito, Klobuchar & Shaheen introduced the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 to increase funding levels for programs enacted in 2016 & additional policy reforms to combat opioid epidemic. #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Drug Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black Americans During Pandemic npr.org/2021/03/03/970964576…
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Get the facts about drugs laced with #fentanyl and other substances here:
#endoverdose #narcan
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Let’s get real: There are times in life when you’re going to feel overwhelmed. It's normal. Your mental health matters, and if you’re feeling the squeeze, understand that you can take a step back. Try some of these tips when you’re feeling overwhelmed. bit.ly/3eWQvQ6
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Purdue Pharma submitted bankruptcy restructuring plan Monday night in which members of Sackler family pledged $4.275 billion from personal fortune to help resolve several lawsuits drug maker faces for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
#Dabbing isn't just a dance move—it also refers to smoking THC-rich resins extracted from the marijuana plant. This can deliver large amounts of THC to the body and has sent people to the emergency room. Learn more about #marijuana concentrates here: loom.ly/xEeX29I
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
COVID & opioid epidemic combined to form single “twindemic” crisis that's overwhelming health providers: People predisposed to drugs in hope of alleviating feelings of isolation & despair were pushed further by stress & social distancing. #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Drug overdose deaths hit record levels last year with more than 81,000 fatalities, according to CDC. Fentanyl is now sweeping western US with a 98% rise in 10 states, and is 100 times more potent than morphine & 50 times more than heroin. #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
"It's never too late for a new beginning in your life." ~Joyce Meyers
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Whatever our hearts' pure desires, we can move toward that goal. What is your heart telling you to do today? #recovery #LifeTake2 #ThoughtForTheDay Read the full Thought For The Day at bit.ly/3va74h9
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
#Opioid prescribing remains high in the United States. A NIDA-funded Stanford study found that a small proportion of providers is responsible for a large percentage of all opioids prescribed. loom.ly/U2n6LyI #NIDAscience
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Even in uncertain times, never forget there are always things to look forward to. #stopthestigma #mentalhealthcoalition
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Addiction medicine specialist Dr. Gavin Bart describes how educating providers by humanizing #addiction can break down barriers to treatment. Watch now:
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#nihHEALinitiative #NIDAMED #stigma
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Substance use disorder is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Learn more: loom.ly/l6ShwrA
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
According to @samhsagov's 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.5 million African Americans had a mental illness and/or substance use disorder in 2019. However, many do not receive the help they need due to gaps in treatment.
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
DEA agents busted major drug trafficker, seized $12 million heroin, 1,000 fentanyl pills & $200,000 from Queens drug mill. “...was like an opioid landmine capable of dispersing hundreds of thousands of heroin doses throughout [the] Northeast" #opioidcrisis
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Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
Even as more people are openly talking about their thoughts and feelings, some can still feel hesitant to seek support and treatment. It's OK. Here are three ways to get mental health help anonymously. bit.ly/3jc6I4f
Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation retweeted
LIVE TODAY AT 11 AM EST - stream WAMU 88.5 NPR - FEATURING FED UP! Chair Emily Walden, FED UP! Board Member Dr. Andrew Kolodny, author Charlotte Bismuth. what efforts are being undertaken to help those in need? #opioidcrisis @CEBismuth
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