Addiction
Full list of Addiction results
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Navigating an addiction in public safety
–What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work
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Police: Pa. firefighter high on fentanyl when he caused wreck that injured family
–Off-duty Scranton firefighter faces two counts of DUI, four counts of recklessly endangering another person and various traffic citations
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The opioid epidemic: How an Ohio fire department is there for addicts ready for help
–Former addict, kept alive by firefighter/paramedics, now part of an Ohio community’s approach to stem the opioid crisis
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Treat, rather than numb the pain
–Warriors Heart finds alcohol abuse is the most common addiction in veterans and first responders
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Firefighter makes cards, website to help recovering opioid addicts
–Michael Dunn made cards with the phone numbers of addiction centers and group homes; a website also gives patients more resources
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How 'Safe Stations' offer hope amidst opioid epidemic
–The goal of Safe Stations is to provide a safe and low-stress option for individuals seeking treatment for their drug addiction
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Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue
–Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear
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6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl
–Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders
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Researchers: Naloxone availability encourages risky opioid use
– 1By broadening addict and layperson access to naloxone, the paper claims naloxone access laws don't reduce opioid-related mortality
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5 things to know about the Oscar-nominated doc 'Heroin(e)'
– 1The Best Documentary Short Subject nominee follows three women who are fighting the opioid epidemic in Huntington, West Virginia
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What President Trump gets wrong about the opioid epidemic
–The President's declaration of a "National Public Health Emergency" falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
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Quick Take: What does Trump's opioid emergency declaration mean?
–Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency
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Former firefighter, recovering alcoholic on a mission to help others
–Austin Campbell now works as a recovery advocate and is tailoring a program for firefighters battling addiction
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Funding the fire, EMS response to the opioid epidemic
–HHS, CDC commit opioid funding grant money to public health based models for combating the crisis
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Quality improvement in action: Cutting opioid overdose deaths in half
–A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
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