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Here’s three things you can do right now to prevent your kids from future substance misuse 1. Count your medication-Kids are curious! How do I know? I used to be one! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says, “about 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms each year because they got into medicines while an adult wasn’t looking 2. Lock up your medication- 75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed for them, usually taken from a friend or family member 3. Properly Dispose of your medication-Out of sight, out of mind! If you no longer need the medication or if it’s expired, it’s time to get rid of it. The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 27th from 10am-2pm An average of 22 adolescents 14 to 18 years of age died in the U.S. each week in 2022 We have to do better!! #medicationsafety #opioids #fentanyl #fentanylawareness #bethechange #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #motivationalspeaker

Overdoses are the leading injury-related cause of death in the U.S., and most overdose deaths involve an opioid. But recognizing an opioid overdose can be difficult. If you aren’t sure, it is best to treat the situation like an overdose — you could save a life. Learn more about preventing opioid overdose at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : https://bit.ly/3BqUXEh

Navigating a sickle cell crisis can be incredibly challenging and painful. Your words and actions can make a big difference if you’re supporting someone with sickle cell disease. Here are some things you should avoid saying to ensure you're offering support rather than adding to their stress. #sicklecell #sicklecellawarenessmonth #sicklecelldisease #sicklecelladvocacy #writersinadvocacy #thecharisgabriel

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 107,000 people in the U.S. died of a drug overdose in 2023, with roughly 75 percent of those deaths involving opioids.  Opioid Abuse in Georgia No Georgia community is a stranger to the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the total number of opioid-involved overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302 percent from 2010 to 2022.  Opioids, specifically fentanyl, appear to be driving these increases. From 2019 to 2022, fentanyl-involved overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 308 percent. That's 1,601 lives lost in one year alone

UCB is encouraging patients with hidradenitis suppurative (HS) to “Make HStory” by managing their disease in a way that allows them to fully enjoy their lives. HS is a skin condition that causes skin lumps and lesions, and often leads patients to feel self-consciousness and to isolate themselves. UCB’s Bimzelx has been accepted for review by the FDA for this indication. UCB hopes that their campaign will help them connect more closely to patients and to increase awareness of this disease, especially on social media platforms. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02srxzF0 #ucb #bimzelx #hidradenitissuppurative

Recognizing the public health emergency posed by opioid overdoses, comprehensive efforts have been taken to approach drug policy in ways that reduce harm for people who use drugs (PWUD). Join us for an upcoming virtual public workshop January 30-31 to learn about strategies and services that prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission, enhance the health and safety of PWUD, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/X61A50Qpllg #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #PWUD #PublicHealthEmergency

Recognizing the public health emergency posed by opioid overdoses, comprehensive efforts have been taken to approach drug policy in ways that reduce harm for people who use drugs (PWUD). Join us for an upcoming virtual public workshop January 30-31 to learn about strategies and services that prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission, enhance the health and safety of PWUD, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/mzXB50QpoEB #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #PWUD #PublicHealthEmergency

We each have a part to play in preventing overdoses. Naloxone is a crucial medication that can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives. Educate yourself on the signs of overdose and request a free naloxone kit at www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids to contribute to overdose prevention efforts. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay

Recognizing the public health emergency posed by opioid overdoses, comprehensive efforts have been taken to approach drug policy in ways that reduce harm for people who use drugs (PWUD). Join us for an upcoming virtual public workshop January 30-31 to learn about strategies and services that prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission, enhance the health and safety of PWUD, and more. Register here: https://ow.ly/cAMc50Qplk8 #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #PWUD #PublicHealthEmergency

In the US, a person dies from opioid overdose / fentanyl poisoning every five minutes. The Remembrance Clock started recording overdoses and fentanyl poisonings on January 1st, 2024, and will run continuously. The clock is an approximation based on past data. I designed the clock to create awareness of this silent epidemic and honor the victims of this crisis. https://lnkd.in/e4aVeu-R https://lnkd.in/eZ-bsbNK