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1/11/2021

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​​CDC Reports Show A Surge in Drug-Related Deaths

"There were more than 81,000 drug overdose deaths between June 2019 and May 2020, according to the latest provisional numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). 
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This is the largest number of drug overdoses ever recorded during a 12-month period. The number is an 18% increase from the prior 12-month period. 
The use of synthetic opioids, likely fentanyl, is a primary factor driving the overdoses. Deaths involving cocaine also increased 26.5% compared to the previous reporting period. 
While the increase began before the COVID epidemic, between March 2020 and May 2020 the deaths accelerated at a concerning rate."

To view the full article: 
HAN Archive - 00438 | Health Alert Network (HAN) (cdc.gov)
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Clare Bray link
6/26/2024 03:46:12 pm

Interesting read.

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The Firth Youth Center is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization devoted to serving the vulnerable youth of Phillipsburg, NJ since 1954 through a wide variety of educational, recreational, and athletic opportunities. The Firth Youth Center is committed to building the resiliency of our most underserved populations while continuously promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for the betterment of our children and community. 


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  • About
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Report
    • FAQs
    • Contact
  • PROGRAMS
    • AFTER SCHOOL CARE
    • DROP-IN MEMBERSHIP & SCHEDULE
    • Food Security
    • Playground Program
    • SUMMER CAMP
    • Wrestling Club
    • Hooray Day
    • Fri-YAY Nights
    • Dance Classes
    • FYC Boutique
    • Holidays
    • School Closure Days
    • Punt Pass Kick
    • NYE Novice Wrestling
  • Coalitions
    • Sticker Shock
    • LEAD Phillipsburg
    • iLEAD Youth Coalition
  • FORMS
    • MEMBERSHIP FORM
    • Child Care/Camp Forms
    • Policies
    • Use of Facility
    • Holiday/Closure Schedule
  • Support
    • Support
    • Annual Banquet
    • Get Involved!