03
May
New State Health Scare Scorecard Shows Troubling Signs
The combined death rate from suicide, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs increased by 50 percent nationwide between 2005 and 2016.
26
Apr
President Trump Re-Extends Opioid Public Health Emergency
This is the second extension of the national public health emergency.
20
Apr
Why Alcohol And Opioids Don’t Mix
When given by a doctor and taken exactly as prescribed, opioids may be a valuable part of a treatment plan.
06
Apr
White House Overdose Exhibit Sparks Controversy
Titled “Prescribed to Death,” the exhibit will be erected outside the White House from April 12-18.
22
Mar
President Trump Reveals Opioid Plan
The controversial plan includes the death penalty for drug dealers, in addition to more conventional options expanding access to treatment.
13
Feb
Purdue Pharma Will Stop Promoting Opioids To Doctors
Purdue will continue to sell OxyContin, but sales reps will no longer visit doctors’ offices to promote the drug.
08
Feb
What You Need To Know About Opioid Misuse
This information was provided by United Healthcare. Like many medicines, prescription opioids come with both benefits and risks. On the
06
Feb
High Schools Are Now Adding Narcan To Their Supplies
High schools across the country are taking it upon themselves to be prepared, should an overdose occur on school grounds.
10
Jan
Nerve Pain Medication Prescriptions Have Tripled, But Why?
Nerve pain drugs, known as gabapentinoids, among older adults who are already taking opioids or benzodiazepines like Valium, could pose health threats, including dependency and the risk of fatality.
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