Reports about the opioid crisis and drugs fentanyl, carfentanil and heroin have dominated recent headlines. During the years 200-2016, the number of lives lost to opioids has more than...
The results from a new report released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shed light on the...
With all eyes on the opioid problem in America, many people are missing the fact that millions of people are also abusing other prescriptions, such as Xanax. These anti-anxiety...
The opioid epidemic continues to rage through North America, and experts in East Tennessee are looking into the source of the problem. Many of them have determined that it...
New Research Examines at Link Between DNA and Opioid Addiction Bentley University and Gravity Diagnostics have entered into a partnership to conduct research into whether a person’s DNA can...
Increase Insurance Coverage for Addiction to Lower Risk of Opioid Deaths Patients who are living with an opioid addiction and want to get help shouldn’t be denied access to...
FDA Approves Two Generic Medications for Opioid Dependence Treatment Mylan Technologies Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA have received the go-ahead to market buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film. These...
FDA Approves Non-Opioid Drug to Treat Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults. This...
DEA Suspends Louisiana Pharmacy Distributor Over Suspicious Orders The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that it has issued and served a Suspension Order on Morris & Dickson Company. The...