No More Silence: The Opioid Epidemics Alarming Impact on Women

No More Silence: The Opioid Epidemics Alarming Impact on Women

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, with middle-aged women experiencing a particularly alarming rise in overdose deaths. Research from Pathways Recovery Center highlights a 260% increase in opioid-related fatalities among women aged 30-64 between 1999 and 2017. These numbers are more than just statistics—they represent the untold stories of mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who have lost their lives …

It is a matter of time when the opioid nitazene amounts to land here according to Svöla Jóhannesdóttir, chairman of Matthildar, an association for harm reduction. She welcomes the fact that the Minister of Health is taking the issue seriously.Health Minister Alma Möller called for a public hearing yesterday in response to the import of life-threatening opioids such as nitazene. These included proposals for immediate action from Matthild, the Soc…