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OVERDOSE DETECTION: The R.I. Department of Health has launched a new portal, the Overdose Spike Alert System, that enables state officials to better “situational awareness” about overdoses in the state. 
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New tracking system gives clearer picture of overdoses in R.I.

For the first time since 2023, the R.I. Department of Health in March issued a statewide overdose spike alert. From March 10-16, the state health...

RICARES appoints Brown dean and former board president as executive director

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts has named Dr. Lindsay Garcia, former president of the nonprofit's board of directors and a...
MONICA SMITH has been named executive director of Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts. /COURTESY RICARES

Smith named head of RICARES

WARWICK – Monica Smith has been named executive director of Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts, the organization said Monday. Smith, a recovery advocate...
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