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New campaign aims to lower overdose deaths among older adults

Summary by WPRI 12
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new campaign in Rhode Island is aiming to raise awareness surrounding substance use in older adults. The ultimate goal of the "No Matter Why You Use" campaign is to lower the rates of fatal overdoses among adults over the age of 45. Dr. Philip Chan, a consultant medical director at the Rhode Island Department of Health, joined 12 News at 4 Friday to share more about the campaign and the concerning trend in accide…

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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
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