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Dental/Pharmacy collaborative committed to help end the opioid addiction crisis through education.

 Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2018
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Mental illness is more common than you might think. Learn to spot the signs so you can support those around you: cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.h… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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@CDCgov11 Mar 2020
Older adults & people with a severe chronic medical condition: Prepare in advance for the possibility of a #COVID19 outbreak in your community. Take extra measures to put distance between yourself & other people to reduce your risk of being exposed. bit.ly/2IAEkr5

COVID-19 Older Americans Prevention

CDC’s Dr. Jay Butler shares how older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions can reduce risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

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Discussing stigma & addiction at #OpioidSafetyCO. There's a proven biological component to addiction-it is not merely a matter of willpower. Addiction is a chronic disease. #TuesdayThoughts
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Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia -- It’s a Thing (Part 1) medpagetoday.com/blogs/pain-…
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A second travel-related case of novel #coronavirus (#2019nCoV) has been confirmed in the US. CDC expects more cases in the coming days. CDC is taking aggressive public health measures to help protect the health of Americans. bit.ly/2Gd1R07
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Are you or a loved one battling a substance use disorder? Know you’re not alone. Support and resources are available at findtreatment.gov.
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SAMHSA@samhsagov11 Jan 2020
#ICYMI: In 2018, more than 19.3M American adults had a substance use disorder. The newly designed FindTreatment.gov will help connect Americans looking for substance abuse treatment with approximately 13,000 locations across the United States ⬇️
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A tremendous loss: Dr. Heather Ashton, 90, Dies; Helped People Quit Anxiety Drugs nyti.ms/2to5ddn
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How to Talk to Kids about Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicide annemoss.com/2020/01/07/how-… @DrRobyn @gingergermani @onelastkick71 @bcuban @RyanForRecovery #SuicidePrevention #addiction
How to Talk to Kids about Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicide | The Emotionally Naked Blog

How to Talk to Kids about Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicide | The Emotionally Naked Blog

Share via: More Listen to this podcast here This podcast focuses on how to talk to kids about depression, substance misuse, and suicide from my perspective as a mother whose child died by suicide in...

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From February of 2018 thru February of 2019 I helped the Steve Rummler HOPE Network distribute approximately 48,000 doses... 😎💪🙏❤️ #StopOverdoseDeaths #CarryNarcanNow #StevesLaw #SRHN #BoldNorth #DeadPeopleDontRecover medium.com/@ejwharmreduction…
Harm Reduction programs distribute one million doses of naloxone in 2019

Harm Reduction programs distribute one million doses of naloxone in 2019

by Eliza Wheeler and Maya Doe Simkins

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1) A new study, based on Freedom of Information Act-obtained FDA documents, provides evidence of @US_FDA's failure to properly regulate opioid manufacturers nyti.ms/2SCmMkn
As Tens of Thousands Died, F.D.A. Failed to Police Opioids (Published 2019)

As Tens of Thousands Died, F.D.A. Failed to Police Opioids (Published 2019)

The agency, whose oversight of opioid safety has largely eluded scrutiny, did not improve flawed programs designed to reduce addiction and overdoses, documents show.

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The overdose death rate remains about seven times higher than a generation ago. apnews.com/65eb129f7d65ad537… – at Altadena, CA
To battle opioid crisis, some track overdoses in real time

To battle opioid crisis, some track overdoses in real time

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Drug overdose patients rushed to some emergency rooms in New York's Hudson Valley are asked a series of questions: Do you have stable housin

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Tufts Removes Sackler Name Over Opioids: ‘Our Students Find It Objectionable’ nytimes.com/2019/12/05/us/tu…
Tufts Removes Sackler Name Over Opioids: ‘Our Students Find It Objectionable’ (Published 2019)

Tufts Removes Sackler Name Over Opioids: ‘Our Students Find It Objectionable’ (Published 2019)

Tufts University ordered that the Sackler family name be removed from five facilities and programs, but said it would not return donations or rescind an honorary degree.

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Babies born to mothers who used opioids during pregnancy represent one of the most distressing legacies of an opioid epidemic that has claimed almost 400,000 lives and ravaged communities. npr.org/sections/health-shot… – at Maple Grove, MN

In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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This is what happens when those most impacted don't have a seat at the table. The people that are closest to the problem are also closest to the solution. #RecoveryVoicesMatter #SouthDakota #MethImOnIt argusleader.com/story/opinio…
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Health insurance companies helped make addiction treatment expensive and ineffective. vox.com/policy-and-politics/… – at Maple Grove, MN
Her son died after insurers resisted covering drug rehab. Now she’s taking them to court.

Her son died after insurers resisted covering drug rehab. Now she’s taking them to court.

How health insurance companies helped make US addiction treatment expensive and ineffective.

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How Racial Bias [resulted in less opioid prescribing and] May Have Saved 14,000 Black Lives nyti.ms/2qHxMBz
A ‘Rare Case Where Racial Biases’ Protected African-Americans (Published 2019)

A ‘Rare Case Where Racial Biases’ Protected African-Americans (Published 2019)

Fewer opioid prescriptions meant fewer deaths (possibly 14,000), but the episode also reveals how prevalent and harmful stereotypes can be, even if implicit.

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So proud that Dreamland is included on this list! Thanks Slate. “The 50 best nonfiction books of past 25 years.” slate.com/human-interest/201…
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Need help now? Help is available and hope is a reality. Call 800-273-TALK (8255) or text ‘HOME’ to 741741. #suicideprevention @800273TALK @CrisisTextLine @EDCtweets @SPRCtweets @afspnational @AASuicidology @Active_Minds @jedfoundation @NAMICommunicate @NIMHgov @samhsagov @HHSGov
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Honored to be at the Western States Opioid Summit talking about my efforts - and all of @HHSGov’s efforts - to combat the #OpioidCrisis. Learn more: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/prior…
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