The owner of the day care center and a neighbor were charged in the death of Nicholas Dominici, who never awakened from a nap. The police said they believed he had been exposed to an opioid.
Tag: Fentanyl
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What We Know About Children and Opioids
A 1-year-old died and three other children fell ill at a New York day care, and the authorities blamed opioids. Children are significantly more vulnerable to drugs because of their small bodies.
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NY’s Safe Injection Site, OnPoint, Stays Open After Legal Threat
Bryan Ortiz quit a job as a paramedic to help people at a safe injection site for drugs like fentanyl and heroin. Now, his job is under legal threat.
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California Battles Fentanyl With a New Tactic: Treating Addiction in Prison
In response to soaring overdose deaths in state prisons, California started a sprawling addiction program. But keeping people on medication during and after a sentence can be difficult.