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August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day | #Together We Can

August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day | #Together We Can

Overdose is a crisis that knows no boundaries. It can impact individuals from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. This year's theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is "Together We Can" and highlights the collective power of...

The ONE Program’s Impact on Naloxone Access in North Dakota

The ONE Program’s Impact on Naloxone Access in North Dakota

Article submitted by:  Alyssa Hodges, MPH, TTS PharmD Candidate 2026 In recent years, the opioid crisis has proven to be an increasing challenge across the United States as we combat the misuse of both prescription and illegal opioids. This has negatively impacted...

AMERSA Podcast Series | Compassionate Care for People Who Use Drugs

AMERSA Podcast Series | Compassionate Care for People Who Use Drugs

SAMHSA’s Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) is hosting a new and exciting 8-part podcast series that delves into the critical importance of harm reduction. This series consists of 30-minute episodes hosted by members...

Polypharmacy On The Rise Among Older Americans Living At Home

Polypharmacy On The Rise Among Older Americans Living At Home

A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows a rise in medication use among older Americans living at home. The research found the percentage of people taking five or more medications (polypharmacy) increased significantly from 23.6 percent (in 1999...

Be Safe With High-Risk Medications | Great Plains QIN Tip Sheets

Be Safe With High-Risk Medications | Great Plains QIN Tip Sheets

An adverse drug event (ADE) is “an injury resulting from the use of a drug.” Under this definition, the term adverse drug event includes harm caused by the drug (adverse drug reactions and overdoses) and harm from the use of the drug. ADE's may result from medication...

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