There’s a lifesaving drug available in CT. Here’s how to get it
Distribution of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone is a key part of the state’s efforts to reduce overdose deaths…
Natasha never expected to become addicted to prescribed opioids while battling endometriosis
Natasha Trajkovski was 21 when she was first prescribed opioids. After having a C-section, she was diagnosed with…
As Opioid Use Declines, Gabapentinoid Co-Prescribing Rises
The number of U.S. individuals on long-term opioid therapy fell from 5.6 million in 2015 to 4.2 million…
New opioid painkiller has surprisingly few side effects
Structure of N-desethyl-fluornitrazene, or DFNZ. Using a long-abandoned class of opioids as their starting point, scientists have…
Hundreds of ‘toxic’ poppies stolen from Victorian farm triggers health department alert
About 1,700 poppy plants grown for the pharmaceutical industry have been stolen from a regional property north-west of…
Founder seeks new location after Narcan box taken down
Steps of Hope Iowa has placed 60 boxes across 25 Iowa counties within the last three years —…
Ohio launches mobile opioid treatment medication units
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and numerous community partners unveiled the state’s first…
Prehospital analgesia for trauma-related pain by paramedics: a comparative retrospective observational study of paracetamol, nalbuphine plus paracetamol, and piritramide | Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Main findings This retrospective, multicenter observational study evaluated the efficacy and safety of analgesic therapy for trauma-related pain.…
KATV investigates high costs of opioid prescription alternatives
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The opioid epidemic continues to challenge Arkansas, with many residents struggling to overcome addiction.…
KATV investigates high costs of opioid prescription alternatives
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The opioid epidemic continues to challenge Arkansas, with many residents struggling to overcome addiction.…
Pittsburgh doctors and first responders warn of Narcan-resistant drug
Doctors and first responders said more people are being rushed to hospitals because of a new drug in…
2 Michigan doctors, staff charged in opioid distribution conspiracy
FDA Approves non-Opioid painkiller to combat addiction crisis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Journavx, a…