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Overdose Deaths Rose During The War On Drugs, But Efforts To Reduce Them Face Backlash







Naloxone is one of the harm reduction methods that's gained more widespread acceptance in the United States. The medication reverses deadly overdoses caused by opioids such as fentanyl and heroin.



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Overdose Deaths Rose During The War On Drugs, But Efforts To Reduce Them Face Backlash






Researchers know how to curb the risks of overdose and disease among drug users, but policymakers are reluctant to allow public health measures that include needle exchanges and access to safer drugs.