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Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected

Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill has been criticized by those most affected, who argue that it won’t solve the opioid epidemic and instead perpetuates stigma against people who use drugs. The bill’s increased penalties for small amounts of fentanyl have been linked […]

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Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads Opioid overdose deaths in Philly dropped in 2023. Data for 2024 has not yet been released. Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-NC-SA In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That’s been […]

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