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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers
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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers

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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers

By Celia Nabor|2024-03-22T10:10:04-07:00March 22nd, 2024|Prevention|

People who use opioids, their loved ones, and the health care professionals treating them need multiple layers of support as we continue the fight against the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic. The Opioid Assistance and Referral Line, or OAR Line, is here to help everyone impacted by opioids. Medical experts offer patients, providers, and family members [...]

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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose
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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose

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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose

By Celia Nabor|2024-03-18T14:34:55-07:00March 18th, 2024|Prevention|

How many lives could be saved if more people carried naloxone and were trained to recognize the signs of overdose? Many of us know and care about at least one person who has struggled with substance use disorder. Overdose statistics indicate that five people a day (more than 1,800 people each year) are dying from [...]

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