Mass. alcohol poisoning deaths soar in past decade
Mass. alcohol poisoning deaths soar in past decade
Alcohol poisoning deaths are soaring in Massachusetts, and state health officials are pointing to a number of potential causes — from binge drinking to the sales tax exemption given to alcohol sold in stores.
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Northeast Louisville deaths were murder-suicide, coroner’s office says
Northeast Louisville deaths were murder-suicide, coroner’s office says
Two people found in a northeast Louisville home Sunday were the victims of a murder-suicide, the coroner’s office said Monday.
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A&E Intervention deaths?
Question by LiL JoJo Sneakers: A&E Intervention deaths?
has anyone who appeared on the show “Intervention” die because of their addiction? if so, who?
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Answer by zipzeronada
Hmm, I’ve never seen them report at the end of an episode that a person has died. I’ve seen it… Continue reading
Drugged Driving Deaths, a Pervasive American Problem
Drugged Driving Deaths, a Pervasive American Problem
“One in three fatally injured drivers tested positive for drugs,” reads the headline of a press release published yesterday, November 30, 2010 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in Washington, D.C. A third—33 percent—of drivers killed in automobile accidents were… Continue reading
Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches
A recent report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices warns about the dangers of misprescribing fentanyl transdermal patches, such as Duragesic. ISMP reminds practitioners that these patches are intended only for patients who are opioid-tolerant, and should not be used for acute pain. ISMP also pointed out other prescribing… Continue reading