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Opioid Overdoses Will Spike in Rural and Urban Areas, Study Predicts ([link removed] )

Overdoses are expected to spike in urban and rural areas because more people are mixing synthetic opioids such as fentanyl with methamphetamines and cocaine, according to a new study. Read more ([link removed] )

Slashing Cigarette Nicotine Levels Could Have Unforeseen Consequences ([link removed] )

If the Food and Drug Administration decides to slash nicotine levels in cigarettes to make them less addictive, the decision may have unforeseen consequences, The New York Times reports. Read more ([link removed] )

Last Week Tonight Highlights Lack of Adequate Mental Health Care ([link removed] )

On July 31, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver aired an episode on the lack of adequate mental health care. It discussed the workforce shortage and lack of parity enforcement. Read more ([link removed] )

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