Overdose
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, warmth, and celebration. But for many, it can be accompanied by increased stress, financial worries, family tensions, and feelings of loneliness. With the flurry of holiday preparations and social gatherings, it’s easy to neglect your own well-being. Prioritizing your mental health during this time… Read More
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription medications. It also helps educate the public about the potential for medication misuse and aims… Read More
Overdose Deaths on the Rise
Tom Valentino, Senior Editor – Addiction Professional Overdose Deaths on the Rise Again Amid COVID-19 Suspected overdose submissions to the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Overdose Data Mapping Application Program from January to April this year are up 16.6% vs. the same period in 2019, according to an ODMAP report. Fatal overdoses are up 11.4%… Read More
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