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Balancing Patient Safety and Hospital Overload through Collegiate EMS Alcohol Refusal Protocol

University-based volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across the United States offer collegiate emergency medical technicians (EMT) the opportunity to gain valuable experience in emergency care while also contributing to campus safety and emergency response. Alcohol intoxication complicates almost half of the calls they receive.

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Oregon, Washington, and California Take Action for the Hospitality Industry

On March 17, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 20-07, prohibiting on-premises consumption of food or beverages in Oregon. Off-premises sales, including curbside pick-up and retail and home delivery, are still allowed but must follow social distancing and Oregon Health Authority safety guidelines.

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Teens are waiting longer to try drugs, alcohol: Research suggests first use increased by at least one year

The average age at which teens and young adults start using drugs has been rising nationwide, said a Spokane researcher. Examining data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the recent study found the average age of first drug use rose between 2004 and 2017 for a majority of 18 drugs reviewed, including alcohol and tobacco.