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Healthy Living

As opioid overdoses increase across the nation, Utah sees a decline

By Joel Leighton
June 13, 2023 12:00 AM
Opioid overdose in Utah is slowly decreasing, despite a national average increase, according to a new study released by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Podcasts

Utah works to reverse opioid overdose trends

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 27, 2017 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Health reports that 23 people die each month in Utah because of prescription overdoses. This is more than die from car crashes. (Graphic by Alyssa Nielsen)
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Metro

Overdose reversal drugs may help curb opioid deaths

By Sydney Walker
July 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Prescription overdose is a growing epidemic in Utah County and opioid related deaths are on the rise. (Maddi Driggs)
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State

2016 Session : Lawmakers pass bills aimed at opioids

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-Salt Lake City addresses the crowd at the Capitol's 'Rally for Recovery.' (Zoe Woolf McGinn)
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Photo Galleries

Rally for addiction and mental health packs the Capitol

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
March 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—The drug addiction recovery and mental health advocates are said to always be the biggest group to rally at the Capitol, and Tuesday was no exception.
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State

Opiate reversal drug bills moving to House debate

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
February 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Pharmacist Julia Landis, of Fort Hamilton Hospital, displays an opioid overdose kit in Hamilton, Ohio. Chief medical officer Dr. Marcus Romanello said the emergency room averages more than an overdose patient a day. (Associated Press)
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Local

Utah combats overdose on drugs with more drugs

By Kelsie Matheson
November 23, 2015 12:00 AM
In accordance with a new law, stores statewide, including the Twilight Zone on campus, are required to keep cold medicines locked up. (Adam Grimshaw)
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