Opioid-related deaths were responsible for 1.7 million lost years of life in 2016, according to a new study. In 2016, opioids were involved in 20% of deaths of young Americans ages 24 to 35, according to a new study. The findings, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, used data from the Centers for Disease… Continue reading Opioids To Blame For 1 in 5 Young Adult Deaths
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Can Sewage Provide Clues On How To Combat Opioid Crisis?
Sewage studies could prove to be more beneficial than hospital data and surveys when it comes to getting a closer look at residents’ drug intake. As cities continue searching for ways to combat the opioid crisis, some are turning to sewage for answers. In fact, about six cities have asked Arizona State University to study… Continue reading Can Sewage Provide Clues On How To Combat Opioid Crisis?