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Mashup Score: 1Xylazine appears to worsen the life-threatening effects of opioids in rats | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 1 year(s) ago
NIH study deepens understanding of possible mechanism through which xylazine impacts overdose risk
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Mashup Score: 4Men died of overdose at 2-3 times greater a rate than women in the U.S. in 2020-2021 | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 1 year(s) ago
National data show need for more research into the factors underlying differences in sex-based vulnerability to drug use
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RT @ACNPorg: NPP in the News…Men died of overdose at 2-3 times greater a rate than women in the U.S. in 2020-2021 https://t.co/gnc5PedRMJ C…
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Mashup Score: 3Fentanyl | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery.
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What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid 50-100x more potent than morphine. It’s a prescription drug that is also made & used illegally. https://t.co/nrGrns1Bp2 #JustKNOW @DEAHQ (1/6) https://t.co/aAvreSpm8R
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Mashup Score: 2Drug Overdose Death Rates | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collects information on deaths involving many commonly used drugs
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Fentanyl & other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. https://t.co/U5lIh6ZGbC (3/6)
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Mashup Score: 2Naloxone DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person during an opioid overdose.
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Fentanyl is an opioid. Naloxone is a safe medication that rapidly reverses overdoses involving opioids. Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid-involved overdose or when an overdose is suspected. https://t.co/aRn4QIA2Co (4/6)
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Mashup Score: 1Fentanyl | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery.
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NIDA conducts & supports research to develop effective prevention, harm reduction & treatment, strategies for people & communities affected by fentanyl & other synthetic opioids. https://t.co/XpMXHh8VUm #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay (6/6)
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Mashup Score: 2Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
Explore the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction
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Medications for #OpioidUseDisorder can prevent and reverse overdose. They help people recover from addiction and save lives. This @NIDAnews infographic shows how these medications work. View, use, and share: https://t.co/fZGtae7Nre #NIDAscience #RecoveryIsPossible https://t.co/IwKwDjlYFS
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Mashup Score: 2
Lessons, activities, and drug facts to educate teens about the effects and consequences of drug use.
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® may be wrapping up, but the science-based resources, lesson plans, and answers to your questions about drugs will be available all year round! https://t.co/26D28MZepW #NDAFW https://t.co/dWbsEqwuws
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Mashup Score: 0Get Activity Ideas | National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2 year(s) ago
Explore activities that teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers can do for NDAFW and throughout the year.
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Get the facts this National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® March 20-26. Start w/science-based resources & activities on alcohol, drugs, & the developing teen brain: https://t.co/nMqClKg1Lk #NDAFW https://t.co/8BZZ5EeGxO
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Join NIDA for NDAFW and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners.
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Mark Your Calendars 📅 for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW). NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. Learn more: https://t.co/VlMyYglfcI https://t.co/OsBtvGpdun
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