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The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Substance Use

In In the News by Marietta HaganApril 7, 2026

During Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize how alcohol and other substances can impact not only overall health, but also the risk and recovery of serious injuries like traumatic …

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What is Naloxone?

In In the News by Marietta HaganMarch 30, 2026

What Is Naloxone? Naloxone is a life-saving medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Opioids—including prescription painkillers like oxycodone and morphine, as well as illicit drugs …

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Painkillers often stored within reach of little kids

In Adult / Non-Parent, Hydrocodone, In the News, Opioids, Oxycodone, Parent / Caregiver, Prescription Drugs, Teen / Young Adult by adminFebruary 27, 2017

Published February 24, 2017 by Reuters Opioid pain relievers such as codeine and hydrocodone often aren’t stored safely in households with children, according to a new study. About one in …

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Health official warns of hepatitis C ‘tidal wave’

In Heroin, In the News, Opioids by adminDecember 15, 2016

By The Associated Press December 2, 2016 12:57 pm12/02/2016 12:57pm RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s top health official is warning that the state could soon face skyrocketing rates of hepatitis …

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Public Health Alert: Increase in Overdoses

In Heroin, In the News by adminOctober 6, 2016

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition recently issued a health alert urging the public to keep an eye out for signs of heroin use in those around them. The …

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K2 poisonings are on the rise

In Drug Trends, In the News, Spice by adminJuly 18, 2016

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals K2 poisonings are on the rise. On Wednesday, CNN reported 33 people suspected of K2 use collapsed on the streets of …

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Marijuana edibles pose serious risks for children

In Drug Trends, In the News, Marijuana, Parent / Caregiver by adminMay 27, 2016

With the legalization of marijuana in many states, the presence of marijuana edibles in households is increasing. According to a recent report by Jeff Rossen and Jovanna Billington of the …

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New implant approved to curb the opioid and heroin epidemic

In Healthcare Professional, Heroin, In the News, Opioids, Prescription Drugs by adminMay 26, 2016

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health officials approved a new device to help curb the opioid and heroin epidemic in the United States. Probuphine is a matchstick-size device designed for …

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Senate Bill for Treatment of Heroin Addiction

In Heroin, In the News by adminAugust 19, 2015

WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have joined forces to back legislation that would make medically assisted treatments more accessible to opioid addicts. The legislation, …

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CVS drug stores stop selling tobacco products

In In the News, Tobacco by adminNovember 10, 2014

In just a few weeks, the pharmacy chain will lose $2 billion in annual revenue when it implements a new policy to stop selling tobacco products. CVS Caremark has opted …

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