America leads the world in drug overdose deaths and opioid consumption. And it has a lot to do with the ways prescription painkillers are advertised and regulated in the US compared to other countries.
At supervised injection sites, users get clean needles and a booth where they can inject drugs while a nurse watches. The nurse can help with the injection if need be.
At supervised injection sites, users get clean needles and a booth where they can inject drugs while a nurse watches. The nurse can help with the injection if need be.
America leads the world in drug overdose deaths and opioid consumption. And it has a lot to do with the ways prescription painkillers are advertised and regulated in the US compared to other countries.
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Health
What's one way to prevent opioid overdoses? Toronto plans three supervised injection sites.
The World
April 27, 2017
At supervised injection sites, users get clean needles and a booth where they can inject drugs while a nurse watches. The nurse can help with the injection if need be.
Justice
Smiley: Why is it we can only respond to a drug crisis when it is affecting the white and the wealthy?
July 07, 2017
In America, some people count, some people are counted out.
Health
Why the opioid crisis is an American problem
The World
October 26, 2017
America leads the world in drug overdose deaths and opioid consumption. And it has a lot to do with the ways prescription painkillers are advertised and regulated in the US compared to other countries.