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Opioids and Stimulants: A Detailed Look at 20-Year Drug Overdose Trends in the US

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Atlanta, Georgia – Drug overdoses have become a significant concern in the United States, leading to a rise in injury-related deaths among adults over the past few decades. Data from the National Vital Statistics System show an increase in overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine over recent years. … Read more

Tragic 20-Year Anniversary of Jovonie Ochoa’s Death Spurs Calls for Child Abuse Reform and Remembrance Event

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Nearly 20 years have passed since the tragic death of 4-year-old Jovonie Ochoa, a case that highlighted the failings of the system to protect children from abuse. Christmas Day serves as a painful reminder of the brutal circumstances surrounding the young boy’s death, which led to significant calls for reform and … Read more