The silent struggle
Getty Images By Sophie Kao Teenage boys tend to be a target in certain areas for opioid overdose, and many reasons lie in expectations of masculinity and conformity. “Boys don’t cry” is a popular phrase that many young male adolescents remind themselves of in the back of their minds. Male social norms are strongly aligned…
Is social connection the solution to the opioid crisis? Getty Images By Tanvi Chaudhury The opioid crisis has become one of the most pressing public health challenges in Alameda County. Over the past decade, drug overdose deaths have risen dramatically, reflecting a broader national epidemic driven largely by synthetic opioids. While medication and clinical treatment…
When a number becomes a life
Getty Images By Kaavya Ravi Shankar In Alameda County, opioid overdose statistics can seem like just numbers on a page. However, behind each number is a real person such as a friend, sibling, or parent whose life was lost to a preventable crisis. In 2023, Alameda County recorded 309 total drug overdose deaths, and 301…
When code meets crisis: AI’s growing role in the opioid epidemic
Getty Images By Arshia Sharda Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has morphed from a medical hurdle into a systemic catastrophe. While standard responses (like increasing Naloxone access) have saved lives, they are often reactive, occurring only after an overdose. To get ahead of the curve, researchers in California and across the globe are…
Paranoia or precaution?
Getty Images We’ve always been told to stay away from drugs. That they never do any good. That it’s better to be safe than sorry. That surrounding yourself with the wrong crowd can come at a cost. But those words that sound like a broken record could actually save your life. What if the one…
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