opioid overdoses

National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans
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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans

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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-11-17T13:41:07-07:00November 17th, 2021|Prevention|

Today’s grim national news about overdose deaths amid the pandemic strikes a chord in Arizona, where opioid overdose deaths have continued to rise amid increased illegal use of counterfeit fentanyl. The National Center for Health Statistics released provisional figures showing that U.S. overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 for the first time in a 12-month period that [...]

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Opioid Update: Latest Data and Emergency Rules Update
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Opioid Update: Latest Data and Emergency Rules Update

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Opioid Update: Latest Data and Emergency Rules Update

By Cara Christ|2017-10-20T11:09:09-07:00October 17th, 2017|Prevention|

The emergency declaration for opioid overdoses continues in Arizona, as does the hard work of people across the state doing their part to curb the opioid epidemic. Latest data from the opioid surveillance show that more than 3,200 opioid overdoses have been suspected, with over 400 of those being deaths since June 15. Here’s some of [...]

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