(or home equivalents) emptied. In 2023, there were 301 opioid-related overdose deaths in Alameda County. Standing alone, that ...

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When we hear things like “opioids are bad for you,” or “opioids have affected many,” we accept those statements at face value. But, what exactly are opioids and are they much more prevalent in Alameda ...

Opioids are a class of drug that is either derived from the opium poppy plant or is made in a lab to mimic the poppy plant. They directly affect the brain and spinal cord and provide pain relief and ...