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uted in 2021 , only 2.6 million were from pharmacies .
In the first three months since Narcan was made available overthe-counter , nearly 27,000 lives have been saved , according to a June 19 CDC report . Still , it is not enough . Though it appears opioid overdose deaths are declining slightly in 2023 from 2022 , it is important to remember that in Orange County , the rate of opioid overdose deaths rose 88 percent between 2019 and 2020 alone . It will take more than over-the-counter Narcan for the nation – and our county – to turn the corner on this dreadful epidemic .
With teams of physicians , nurses , therapists and counselors , Hoag takes a multidisciplinary approach to addiction treatment . On a societal level , we have to do the same . Local , state and federal governments , law enforcement , health care , social services and faith-based organizations can accomplish more together than any one organization could alone .
One thing that you can do as a community member is learn how to administer Narcan . If you come across a person who shows symptoms of overdose – unresponsiveness and slow , shallow breathing – unwrap the nasal pump , insert the tip into the person ’ s nose and depress the plunger .
If the person is overdosing on opioids , Narcan should revive them within three minutes . If they have taken a non-opioid drug , Narcan will not work , but it will not negatively affect them , either .
The other thing you can do , if you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction , is to get help .
Hoag ’ s Addiction Treatment Centers program is an accredited program within Hoag Neurosciences Institute led by a team of knowledgeable , compassionate experts .
Fentanyl addiction in particular , and opioids in general , continue to wreak havoc on our country , our communities and our families . Together , we can make a difference and save lives .
For more information about our addiction recovery program serving Southern California , contact our staff at Hoag Addiction Treatment Centers today at hoagaddictiontreatment . com / contact /.
Dr . Mathew Reed is Chief of Service , Inpatient Pain and Outpatient Addiction , and Medical Director , SolMar Residential Program , in Hoag ’ s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute . Triple board certified in psychiatry , pain medicine and internal medicine , he helps direct the expansion and integration of Hoag ’ s programs in neurobehavioral health .
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doesn ’ t know her name , he refers to her as “ Cinderella ” – and that ’ s just one of the many layers present in “ Links .”
If you find the case confusing , look at what Poirot must endure . At least twice during the play , he realizes he has to discard his theories of the crime and “ start all over again ” in determining what really happened .
Ultimately , of course , the moment arrives when the nimble-minded detective announces to all that he will “ reconstruct the entire case using logic , sequence and motive .” And so he does , in a brilliant sequence where he uses bowling pins as puppets representing the key players in the murder .
Schein ’ s arch Poirot is an eccentric , obsessive-compulsive chap who paces around in mincing little steps . His coldblooded objectivity allows him to make sense of bewildering masses of information and details – much to our admiration . And , as the peculiar little man states , “ Hercule Poirot doesn ’ t have opinions – he only has questions ” ( yes , he often refers to himself in the third person , a trait found in Christie ’ s novels ).
Dean ’ s young Hastings is the even-tempered young Englishman tagging along with Poirot in his exploits . Less worldly and cynical , and even somewhat naïve , than Poirot , he becomes smitten with the intriguing , mysterious , woman in red ( Mosher ).
Following Dietz ’ s script and directorial hand , the entire cast can only said to be brilliant . This is especially true of Erdmann , Mackey , Mosher and Salazar- Thompson , who almost have you believe you ’ re watching a far more sizable cast .
Some of the supporting characters make a lasting impression – for example , Mackey ’ s Inspector Giraud . Almost as eccentric as Poirot , he loudly tells the detective “ I am delighted to have you as a rival !”
Exactly as he should , Mackey broadly overplays Giraud ’ s ego and self-confidence , and his heavy Gallic accent , for maximum comedic effect , creating one of the evening ’ s most enjoyable characterizations .
Mosher is just as watchable , keeping Poirot and Hastings ( and us ) guessing , second-guessing and doubting while following the trails of British mystery woman Dulcie Duveen and her sister Bella . Mosher also scores as the lachrymose French maid Leonie , always on the verge of bursting into tears .
“ Murder on the Links ” is as devilishly clever and intricate as any of Agatha Christie ’ s celebrated mysteries . In fact , with its multiplicity of characters , plot twists and clues , it might even be a few shades too intricate to follow .
If that ’ s the case , you can always sit back and simply enjoy the polished professionalism of Laguna ’ s production . Elisa Benzoni ’ s costumes are crisp , eye-catching and visually appealing , and Marty Burnett ’ s abstract scenic design is all-purpose , serving as whatever is needed for each scene . It all amounts to an audacious theatrical stunt and a delicious theatrical confection .
Moulton Theatre , Laguna Playhouse , 606 Laguna Canyon Drive , Laguna Beach . Through June 18 . Running time : Two hours ( including intermission ). Tickets : $ 56 to $ 81 . Ticket purchase / information : 949-497-2787 , lagunaplayhouse . org .
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6 / 10 6 / 16 AL JARDINE SHAWN and His Endless Summer Band
COLVIN 6 / 17 AMBROSIA
6 / 18 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE 6 / 23 TINA TURNER TRIBUTE
6 / 15 JULIAN MARLEY
6 / 16 AL JARDINE
6 / 25 THE WAILERS
6 / 30 THE SWEET
7 / 7 THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
7 / 12 JIMMY WEBB
10 / 12 CRYSTAL
BOWERSOX 10 / 13 DESPERADO 10 / 14 DESPERADO 10 / 15 JOURNEYMAN 10 / 18 FUNNIEST
HOUSEWIVES 10 / 19 PAT TRAVERS BAND 10 / 27 PIANO MEN 10 / 31 OINGO BOINGO
FORMER MEMBERS 11 / 1 RIDERS IN THE SKY
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6 / 24 PRINCE AGAIN ( PRince tRibute ) 6 / 25 THE WAILERS 6 / 28 JOHN CRUZ “ We do it island style ” 6 / 29 YYNOT ( Rush tRibute ) 6 / 30 THE SWEET 7 / 1 MICK ADAMS & THE STONES 7 / 5 LYLE LOVETT & His Large Band 7 / 7 THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS 7 / 8 HENRY KAPONO 7 / 12 JIMMY WEBB 7 / 14 ROBERT JON & The Wreck 7 / 15 SHINE ON – Pink floyd exPeRience 7 / 16 TONY BENNETT SONGBOOK
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( steely dan tRibute ) 8 / 2 ERIC GALES 8 / 4 PABLO CRUISE
8 / 5 HONK / JACK TEMPCHIN 8 / 6 MICHIGAN RATTLERS 8 / 11 THE HIGHWAYMAN SHOW 8 / 12 JOURNEY USA ( JouRney tRibute ) 8 / 13 THE RAT PACK 8 / 18 SPYRO GYRA 8 / 19 MADELEINE PEYROUX 8 / 23 JEFF “ SKUNK ” BAXTER 8 / 25 SUPER DIAMOND ( neil diaMond tRibute ) 8 / 26 SUPER DIAMOND ( neil diaMond tRibute ) 8 / 31 GILBY CLARKE and The Keef Richards 9 / 1 BANG TANGO / ENUFF Z ’ NUFF 9 / 2 THE PETTY BREAKERS 9 / 8 ULI JON ROTH 9 / 14 THE MAN IN BLACK
( Johnny cash tRibute ) 9 / 15 DON McLEAN 9 / 16 THE FENIANS 9 / 17 BENISE : Fiesta ! 9 / 21 KEIKO MATSUI 9 / 22 AL STEWART 9 / 23 BEATLES VS STONES 9 / 24 MOLLY HATCHET 9 / 28 KOFI BAKER ’ S Cream Faith 9 / 29 JOHN WAITE 9 / 30 GARRISON KEILLOR TONIGHT 10 / 5 GEOFF TATE ’ S BIG ROCK SHOW 10 / 6 BULLETBOYS W / sPecial guests XYZ 10 / 7 RONDSTADT REVIVAL 10 / 8 LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN
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