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The importance of overdose prevention in our community
Overdose is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and communities like Warren and Clinton County are not immune to its impact. Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of
'Light Up Purple' for Overdose Awarness Month
Each August, communities across the globe observe Overdose Awareness Month—a time to remember those lost to overdose, support the people left behind, and spread hope for recovery and prevention. Locally, MHRB is
Overdose Awareness Week
We're coming up on Overdose Awareness Week across the country. Though every day presents a perfect time to learn how you can help, this particular week - August 26-31 - is set aside to help draw attention to the problem
FDA Narcan otc
For the first time, anyone will be able to help a person in overdose with an over-the-counter version of Narcan. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Narcan to be offered over the counter - the first
Overdose Awareness Day
We need to talk. And that's the point of Overdose Awareness Day next week - taking time to start open and informative discussion about how to end overdoses and help those who experience it to get treatment and
help for addiction
Today's news that drug overdose deaths across the U.S. in 2020 hit the highest levels every recorded is deeply concerning. It also points to a need for more education and access to treatment and recovery services. Our