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title: Navigating the Impact of Fentanyl on Communities Nationwide
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| View in browser National Addiction Treatment Week: October 16 - 22   Averhealth is proud to support National Addiction Treatment Week hosted by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Each year, ASAM partners with communities to raise awareness about addiction as a chronic, treatable disease and recognize those working daily to save lives. Fentanyl Positivity Rate Reflects National Tragedy   Most overdose deaths are caused by illicit synthetic drugs, especially fentanyl, that is often used in combination with other drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and xylazine. In one of our latest blog posts, we break down fentanyl's impact across Averhealth's 2,700 court programs, probation departments, and social service agencies nationwide. Read the Blog AVERHEALTH UPDATES Recovery Corner is Back! Averhealth's podcast, Recovery Corner, is back with TWO brand new episodes! These episodes dive into drug trends impacting our communities and what life looks like in recovery. Visit Averhealth in your City Averhealth is hitting the road this fall and headed to conferences nationwide. Members of our team will be onsite to chat about your programs, drug testing, and Averhealth's partnerships. Listen Now Meet the Team INDUSTRY NEWS Treating Overdoses Over the Counter   Narcan, a medication that stops opioid overdoses, became available nationwide without a prescription for the first time this month. This change, approved in March by the FDA, is part of a growing acceptance of a strategy known as harm reduction.   Read more about Narcan's over-the-counter availability history here. Averhealth, 2916 W. Marshall Street, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230, 866.680.3106 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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