Posts Tagged opioid epidemic
USF Health Tampa Bay Street Medicine helps launch Florida’s second needle exchange program
The USF Health Tampa Bay Street Medicine, Hillsborough County and Pioneer Foundation Needle Exchange Program is ready to hit the road as Florida’s second needle exchange or […]
New USF Health study shows impact of opioid epidemic on children varies by state
TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2018) – A new report released by the Drug Enforcement Administration finds most overdose deaths are caused by prescription drugs, including opioids. While opioid […]
USF Health responds to opioid epidemic
Deaths from drug overdose last year escalated to an all-time high of more than 63,000 nationwide – killing more Americans than car accidents. These deaths were largely driven […]
Growing opioid epidemic forcing more children into foster care
USF College of Public Health researcher leads newly published Florida study TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2018) — The opioid epidemic has become so severe it’s considered a national […]