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The Park City Hospital hosted a free naloxone training this week. That’s the drug used to reverse an opioid overdose. The event drew a big response from…
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Todd Allen is the medical director of the emergency department at Intermountain Healthcare. Last month, he announced that Intermountain would reduce…
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The federal government is providing millions of dollars to help states fight abuse of opioids, and Utah will receive some of that money.On International…
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A state lawmaker is working on new legislation to curb pain pill addiction in Utah. This one starts at the doctor’s office.Republican Representative…
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Members of Congress met in conference Wednesday to hash out an agreement on comprehensive legislation to address the opioid epidemic. While the parties…
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Intermountain Healthcare announced an effort Thursday to reduce drug overdose deaths by increasing access to an antidote called Naloxone. Utahns can now…
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Law enforcement officials are asking for help in curbing what they call a tidal wave of addiction in Utah. US Attorney in Utah John Huber says law…
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New data shows six people die each week in Utah as a result of overdosing on prescription painkillers. A campaign is underway to safely dispose of the…
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The federal government has released a new online mapping tool that shows Medicare opioid prescription claims in the United States. Utah’s claims are above…
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Every month, 49 Utahns die from drug poisoning. But advocates are trying to prevent more deaths by distributing a medicine they believe can save…