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Turn on KARK Ch 4 news about 4:15 as Arkansas Drug Director Tom Fisher will speak about the AR Drug Take Back Day from 10 am - 2 pm across the state tomorrow #ArTakeback2023
Every eight minutes someone dies from an opioid overdose. Overdose deaths increased 30% from 2019 to 20 and are again on the rise. Narcan makes a difference but only if it’s on-hand. Luckily, #Narcan is available at pharmacies without a prescription. Ask your pharmacist about it.
Is AR Drug Director Tom Fisher prepping to take over the airwaves on KARK Ch. 4 & Fox 16??? Check out News 4 at 12:45 and find out! #ArTakeback2023
Spring Take Back will be held on April 22, 2023 from 10am to 2pm! Find a Take Back Box near you: artakeback.org/take-back/coll…
A new study revealed that drug overdose deaths in the United States have risen more than 50 percent since 2019, and The Natural State has seen a spike of its own. kark.com/news/state-new…
Addiction is a disease, not a character flaw. There are many ways to treat substance use disorders. Learn more about what options are available and how to support loved ones on their recovery journey. cdc.gov/stopoverdose/s… #RecoveryIsPossible
People often think of drug addiction as primarily a problem for adults, especially adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. However, three recently published studies highlight how the addiction epidemic is expanding to include age demographics... narconon.ly/3lLy2LV
In short, the answer is no. Arkansans are protected under a “Good Samaritan” law and are encouraged to seek medical attention for an overdosing person. This law provides immunity both for the person overdosing and the good samaritan helping them seek medical attention.
RT @samhsagov: 💭 Think your friend is having a problem with mental health, drugs, or alcohol? 💬 Talk to them to provide support and motivation to get the help they need. samhsa.gov/young-adults
Xylazine fast facts 💨 - Known as "tranq" or "tranq dope" - Can cause serious skin ulcers and wounds - A non-opioid so it's not responsive to naloxone - Common additive to illicit drugs (fentanyl, heroin, cocaine) - Has been increasingly present in the rise of fatal overdoses
According to a study published in the medical journal “Pediatrics,” opioids were the leading cause of poisoning deaths in children 5 & under between 2005 & 2018, accounting for 47% of all fatalities. fism.tv/study-opioids-…
Addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior. Learn more from top scientist, Dr. Nora Volkow. youtube.com/watch?v=8uCA8T…
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Responding to an opioid overdose: 1 - Try to wake the person up 2 - Call 911 3 - Administer Narcan 4 - Check breathing 5 - Stay with them Experiencing an overdose can be traumatic. Support people returning to consciousness with kindness and without judg…
On March 6, families and loved ones across the U.S. remember and celebrate the lives lost to overdose. This day has become known as #BlackBalloonDay - a national and international event that brings awareness to overdose deaths. (1/2)
Spring Break is coming up and your kids might be invited 🎉 to parties. Before you drop 🚗 them off, make sure they have an exit plan so they can make good ✅ choices if they're offered alcohol or other drugs. Learn more with #TalkTheyHearYou ⬇️ samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear…
When it comes to perceptions about the opioid crisis, James said, the focus tends to be solely on the person who died, but that’s not the whole story.
Help Prevent Suicide. Thoughts of suicide can touch any person anywhere. But some groups in the U.S. are more at risk for various reasons. Learn more about how to help these groups and special resources available. samhsa.gov/suicide
Opinion | Time to Unleash an Extraordinary Weapon Against Fentanyl politi.co/3SFtC5A via @politico
Patient sues Arkansas medical marijuana growers, lab over alleged THC inflation arkansasadvocate.com/2023/02/27/pat… via @ArkAdvocate
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Patient sues Arkansas medical marijuana growers, lab over alleged THC inflation | Arkansas Advocate
A medical marijuana patient sued an Arkansas lab and cultivation companies, claiming they inflated the levels of THC in cannabis products.
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