Describe the current trends in drug-related deaths due to opiates. Discuss the various forms of opiates leading to emergency room visits, comparing and contrasting the different forms of opiates, and why some have caused such a significant increase in drug-related deaths in the past five years.
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A serious concern in today's drug scene is overdoses from opiate toxicity. The dramatic rise of heroin deaths began around 2010. The introduction of the synthetic opiate, fentanyl, around 2013, however, is the most significant factor escalating the number of opiate deaths due to overdose. The rate of death from synthetic opiates other than heroin or prescription opioid medications was nearly double that of heroin alone.
Synthetic opioids are often combined with heroin and sold to opioid abusers. Fentanyl analogs are chemical variations of fentanyl; one example, called carfentanil, is estimated to be 5,000 times more potent than heroin. These additives, which may be unknown to the user, has led to the vast increase in overdoses. There are also prescription opioids that contribute to overdose numbers.
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All of the following are foundations required for public records except:
A. the record is an official document of the agency. B. the employee had a duty by law to report the information within a specified period of time. C. the document was recorded by an employee of the agency. D. the employee had a duty by law to report the information accurately.
What test does a court apply to determine whether or not the in-court identification is trustworthy?
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Mrs. Robinson, a substitute teacher, engages in sexual intercourse with Timmy, a senior at Holcomb High. Mrs. Robinson is arrested for "Improper relationship between educator and student" and could be guilty of a
a. State jail felony b. 3rd degree felony c. 2nd degree felony d. 1st degree felony