Colorado State

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The virus is primarily spread through insect bites.

Deadly Sloth-Borne Virus Spreading Through Europe

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid dependence or opioid use disorder and nearly one in three shows symptoms of dependence and opioid use disorder. This review provides a more accurate -- and more concerning -- rate of opioid misuse than has previously been calculated. It was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and appears in the scientific journal Addiction.

Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Chronic Pain Patients

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A comprehensive 9-year study involving over 2,000 adults in the Netherlands has shed light on the profound impact of childhood maltreatment on the quality of adult relationships. The research highlights a strong correlation between early trauma and the development of insecure attachment patterns.

How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships: Longitudinal Study

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Researchers at Mainz University have discovered a natural compound that could potentially serve as a long-term alternative to opioids and may help alleviate the opioid crisis. Opioids, recognized for their significant pharmacological effects, have long been used as effective painkillers. Morphine, a notable example first isolated and synthesized in the early 19th century, provides crucial relief for patients in the final stages of severe illness.

Replacing Opioids: Natural Compound Promises Pain Relief Without Addiction

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal timeline can last 1 to 3 weeks. Opioids are a class of drugs originally developed to manage...

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

Increasing legalization of cannabis products, including edibles, for nonmedical use has coincided with higher rates of older adults visiting the emergency department with overdoses. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. For the study, researchers analyzed data from the Ontario Ministry of Health detailing emergency department admissions for...

Legalizing Cannabis Edibles Linked to Higher Rates of Poisoning in Seniors

The Independent

Fears synthetic opioid 500 times stronger than morphine may be in recreational drugs like cocaine and MDMA

Stark NCA warning drug taking has never been more dangerous as death toll from super-strength nitazenes soars

If a family member of a palliative care patient asks that they are concerned with opoid addiction for the patient, how do you respond?. Specializes in Public Health, TB. You listen to their concerns, and clarify what they believe the consequences are. Then, you can educate about why the patient is prescribed opioids, what are the alternatives, and what the actual adverse effects and risks are.

How to respond to opoid addiction?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Opioid addiction, driven by powerful drugs like oxycodone, presents a harrowing paradox in modern medicine. While these drugs are indispensable for managing severe pain, their potential for addiction has led to a devastating crisis with countless deaths. In 2022 alone, opioid addiction claimed approximately 85,000 lives via overdose in the...

Brain discovery offers hope for tackling opioid addiction

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Youth mental health crisis easing

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