Politicians and the Fourth Wave
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
An Interesting Case From Virginia
If I had to recommend something, it would be for schools and parents to grab onto those evidence-based approaches and make them integral to your school culture.
Today's post concerns a serious outbreak of fentanyl-related incidents at Northern Virginia high schools. The Governor has even gotten involved.
A link to one of many recent news pieces:
Virginia Gov.: School districts must tell parents about overdoses within 24 hours
Per the County Sheriff’s office, “a total of 10 students at six different schools have suffered suspected overdoses on their respective campuses so far this school year.” That’s disturbing. None were fatal, fortunately, and all were successfully treated with naloxone or CPR. They've been lucky.
The Sheriff has complained bitterly about the school’s response, or lack of it. He sent a highly critical letter to school officials, excerpts from which have been reprinted in the media. The Governor weighed in with an order to Virginia’s school systems that they “… notify all parents within 24 hours of a student overdose, work with police to prevent overdoses and strengthen student education about the...
A link to one of many recent news pieces:
Virginia Gov.: School districts must tell parents about overdoses within 24 hours
Per the County Sheriff’s office, “a total of 10 students at six different schools have suffered suspected overdoses on their respective campuses so far this school year.” That’s disturbing. None were fatal, fortunately, and all were successfully treated with naloxone or CPR. They've been lucky.
The Sheriff has complained bitterly about the school’s response, or lack of it. He sent a highly critical letter to school officials, excerpts from which have been reprinted in the media. The Governor weighed in with an order to Virginia’s school systems that they “… notify all parents within 24 hours of a student overdose, work with police to prevent overdoses and strengthen student education about the...
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Politicians and the Fourth Wave
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
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Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
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