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Pill Disposal

By Universe Contributor
November 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Picture this scenario: After a minor dental surgery, your doctor prescribes a bottle of painkillers for you. However, after a day or two, you’re back in tip-top shape, leaving most of the prescription untouched. What do you do with all the extra pills? Many people do nothing.
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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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State

'Opidemic' campaign shows reality of overdoses

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 27, 2017 12:00 AM
The Violence and Injury Prevention Program has launched a new awareness and education campaign about the opioid overdose epidemic in Utah. The campaign is called Opidemic. (Screenshot from Opidemic.org)
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