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Study Links Drug Seizures to Rising Opioid Overdoses

3/19/2025

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A groundbreaking study from San Francisco reveals a troubling connection: increased drug seizures by law enforcement may be fueling a rise in opioid overdose deaths in surrounding communities. Published by the American Medical Association, the research calls for a shift towards evidence-based solutions, like regulated opioid supplies and overdose prevention sites, to save lives and improve public health.

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A groundbreaking study from San Francisco reveals a troubling connection: increased drug seizures by law enforcement may be fueling a rise in opioid overdose deaths in surrounding communities. Published by the American Medical Association, the research calls for a shift towards evidence-based solutions, like regulated opioid supplies and overdose prevention sites, to save lives and improve public health.