Martha Bebinger, WBUR

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How Many Opioid Overdoses Are Suicides?

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Opioid overdoses and related deaths are still climbing, U.S. statistics show. Teasing out which overdoses are intentional can be hard, but is important for treatment, doctors say.

Opioids After Surgery Left Her Addicted. Is That A Medical Error?

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Doctors prescribed powerful opioids for a patient after back surgery but gave her little guidance on how to take them safely. Then, she says, they misdiagnosed her withdrawal symptoms. Some experts say this situation is akin to a hospital-acquired condition.

Public Restrooms Become Ground Zero In The Opioid Epidemic

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People often turn to public restrooms as a place to get high on opioids. It has led some establishments to close their facilities, while others are training employees to help people who overdose.

Trans And Adopted: Exploring Teen Identity

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A Boston health clinic that treats transgender kids and teens finds that the percentage of its young patients who are adopted is higher than expected. These kids might need extra support, doctors say.

FDA Considering Pricey Implant As Treatment For Opioid Addiction

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The FDA could soon approve an implantable form of a drug used to treat opioid addiction. While the approach helped patients avoid relapse in tests, its price may be prohibitive for some, doctors say.