When we think about people dealing with a substance abuse disorder, many people would not include the elderly in that group. But statistics show that there are many elderly...
Fentanyl has become one of the most pervasive and deadly substances in North America’s ongoing struggle with opioid addiction. This opioid is inexpensive to manufacture, and it also has...
Study: Fentanyl Myths Shared More Online than Truth About Drug There are plenty of news articles containing false information about fentanyl online. One myth about the drug is that...
Majority of Patients Hospitalized for Opioid Use Disorder Using Multiple Substances The results of a new study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) indicate that 75% of...
Lack of Doctors a Barrier to Dealing with Opioid Crisis Effectively The opioid crisis is an ongoing issue in the US. The results of a new study found there...
NIH Grant Will Fund Imaging Study on Opioid-Addicted Clients Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine has been awarded close to $3 million for an imaging study to determine...
International Overdose Awareness Day Each year, thousands of people around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to pay tribute to those whose lives have been...
Opioid Prescription Labels Must Include Information About Naloxone: FDA The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement that all opioid drug makers must add recommendations about...
Many Young People Not Receiving Addiction Treatment After Opioid Overdose Fewer than 30% of young people who survive an overdose of opioids receive addiction treatment promptly afterward. These results...
