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Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment
Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment Speedballing, the combination of stimulants and opioids, kills nearly 35,000 people in the US every year, making it a leading cause of overdose deaths across the country. The practice of speedballing has evolved from a niche subculture […]
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Poverty may kickstart the next pandemic
Poverty may kickstart the next pandemic Poverty may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research. The study found that socioeconomic factors such as poverty, international travel, and poor access to healthcare contribute to the spread of bacterial diseases like tuberculosis, plague, and salmonella. Environmental factors […]
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Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths
Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths Animal tranquilizers like xylazine and medetomidine are being found in increasing amounts in illicit opioids, which can suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone and lead to more overdose deaths. The addition of animal tranquilizers to opioids can block […]
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Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users
Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users Medetomidine is now a key ingredient in street fentanyl sold in Philly. AP Photo/Matt Rourke Philadelphia’s street opioid supply – or “dope” market – is constantly changing. As health care workers and researchers who care for […]
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What’s the latest news on bird flu?
What’s the latest news on bird flu? The avian flu virus continues to affect poultry producers and dairy farms in 2025. In North Carolina alone, the virus has resulted in the loss of millions of birds on poultry farms. Meanwhile, less than a year after avian flu was first detected in dairy herds, a new […]
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