THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 — As the epidemic of opioid addiction rips through the United States, one group is being
Opioid OD Deaths Soaring Among Native Americans
Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, let’s use it to tackle the opioid crisis
The legalization of cannabis for adult use in Canada is one of the biggest national public policy shifts that many
‘No Documented Reason’ for 1 in 3 Outpatient Opioid Rxs: Study
MONDAY, Sept. 10, 2018 — The United States is in the grip of an epidemic of opioid painkiller addiction. But
Naloxone Nasal Spray Works Best to Stop Opioid OD: Study
FRIDAY, Sept. 7, 2018 — A one-step nasal spray is the easiest form of naloxone to give someone suffering an
Despite opioid epidemic, public support for needle exchange programs, safe injection sites remains low in U.S.
The study, published in the June issue of Preventive Medicine, is the first to poll a large, nationwide, representative sample
Prolonged opioid use before knee or hip replacement surgery increases risk of poor outcomes
Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly
Treatment for Opioid Abuse Grows, but Many on Medicaid Don’t Receive It
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 — Approval of the drug buprenorphine led to a rise in the number of Medicaid patients
Seattle Mussels Test Positive for Opioids
Mussels off the coast of Seattle have tested positive for opioids. These mussels, however, were never intended to end up
Opioid addiction treatment drug helps suppress HIV in former prisoners
When individuals with HIV are released from prison, they have difficulty obtaining care and are often unable to adhere to