States across the country are moving toward improving access to the anti-overdose medication. While nationwide efforts to help opioid users are being applauded, little is being done to battle a rising meth epidemic, public health officials say. News also looks at hospitals banding together to sue opioid makers and withdrawal treatment in jail.
from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2VAZBJ5
May 01, 2019
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Health News, Kaiser Health News
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