Signs of Drug Use: How to Identify and Support Someone in Need

How to Tell if Someone is High on Drugs, What You Can Do to Help | New York Post By Marc Lallanilla | Published on December 1, 2023 at 9:10 p.m. ET As holiday parties ramp up, people may notice friends and family members acting out of character – maybe they’re sweating on a cold …

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How to Effectively Address the Drug Crisis: Beyond Handing out Narcan

In a recent announcement, New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan emphasized the importance of having Narcan readily available. He compared it to defibrillators and EpiPens, stating that Narcan should be as ubiquitous as these life-saving devices. However, while defibrillators and EpiPens address specific medical emergencies, Narcan alone cannot solve the underlying cause of the …

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Overlooked Reality: The Prevalence of Drug Overdoses in Child Care

Zoila Dominici tragically lost her 1-year-old son Nicholas to fentanyl exposure last week. Nicholas attended a home-based day care in The Bronx called Divino Nino, which was discovered to be operating as a drug den. Shockingly, three other toddlers were also hospitalized after inhaling fentanyl fumes. Unfortunately, instances like this are more common than we …

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Hochul’s Ineffective Drug Task Force Persists with a Troubling Trend

Staten Island District Attorney, Michael McMahon, recently criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s handling of the fentanyl crisis, highlighting her tendency to avoid addressing the most challenging issues. In the midst of this national crisis, hundreds of New Yorkers are losing their lives to overdoses, and the streets are plagued with unashamed addicts. Unfortunately, New York’s self-proclaimed …

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Biden administration allocates $450M in funds to combat overdose epidemic

The Biden administration has unveiled a new funding package of over $450 million to address the national overdose crisis. The objective is to reduce overdose deaths, support recovery efforts, and launch information campaigns targeting young people. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff emphasized the severity of the overdose epidemic, acknowledging the devastating impact it has had on …

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Why is NY prioritizing anti-smoking measures over combating illicit drug use?

The drug policy in New York, which promotes safe, legal, and widespread drug use, is facing significant obstacles. US Attorney Damien Williams has threatened to shut down the city’s “safe injection sites” where illegal drugs are used under medical supervision. Additionally, a state Supreme Court judge has halted the issuance of new marijuana dispensary licenses …

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Ongoing National Crisis: Weekend Drug Overdoses in Ottawa Witness Alarming Surge

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 10, 2023 1:09 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa police report a significant increase in drug overdoses over the weekend in the nation’s capital city. The Ottawa Police Service responded to 19 drug-related overdoses on Saturday and an additional three on Sunday morning. Emergency …

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