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Police Issue K2 'Spice' Warning After More Than 100 Overdose In New Haven Police Issue K2 'Spice' Warning After More Than 100 Overdose In New Haven
Police Issue K2 'Spice' Warning After More Than 100 Overdose In New Haven After more than 100 people overdosed in New Haven recently, police are issuing a warning to Fairfield County residents on the dangers of K2, also known as "Spice." Greenwich Police report they have seen a rise in the use of the drug, known as a synthetic cannabinoid and overdoses have also been reported in New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.  Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other de…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions
Walmart, Sam's Club To Limit Opioid Prescriptions With the country in the midst of an opioid epidemic, Walmart is taking efforts to curtail drug abuse by its customers. Officials announced Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies around the country will fill all opioid prescriptions with no more than a seven-day supply, capping daily dosages at 50 morphine milligram equivalents. The new policy is in line with guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding opioid use and abuse. The new policy is expected to be implemented nationwide within two months. Walmart employees are expected to get additional training and ed…

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by Zak Failla