Tag: overdose
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My Brother’s Overdose: Lessons I Want to Share
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a call that I had both dreaded and anticipated for years: my brother was found dead from a heroin overdose. At just 44 years old, he died alone in his car outside a convenience store in Colorado. I choose to say “died” rather than “passed away.” The latter conjures…
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A Disturbing Surge in Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioid Overdoses Among Americans
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I underwent a significant surgical procedure, and the recovery process was far from easy. Like many individuals who have surgery today, I was prescribed painkillers to manage the discomfort that over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen couldn’t alleviate. I adhered to the prescribed dosage meticulously, but as my recovery progressed, I…