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A lethal dose of fentanyl is estimated to be about two milligrams, but can vary based on an individual’s body size, tolerance, amount of previous usage and other factors. Continue Reading →
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Continue Reading →
FBI Community Outreach Specialist Charles Grady told Greenwich Free Press that during Q&A, parents often ask what to look for in terms of signs of drug-seeking behavior from their children. He said there are subtle changes that sometimes parents don’t even recognize. Continue Reading →
On Saturday in Greenwich, about 150 pounds of medications were received on from citizens during Greenwich Police Drug Take Back Day. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. By ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs, home cabinets are less susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Continue Reading →