How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
Over a decade spent treating and researching substance use disorders taught one researcher that the overdose epidemic is a ...
7 dead since Sunday sparks worry that elephant opioid carfentanil may be back
A surge of suspected overdose deaths this month in Cininnati has health officials questioning whether deadly carfentanil ...
Brain's opiate pathway explains why we crave sweets even when full
Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers from the Max Planck ...
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often ...
Child welfare agencies are buckling under staffing shortages as Pa. debates using opioid money to help
Pennsylvania counties are tapping into opioid settlement money to support child welfare programs as they face staff shortages ...
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Emergency department opioid prescriptions linked to future use and hospitalisations
New research links emergency department opioid prescriptions to small increases in future opioid use and hospitalisations ...
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Cancer survivors with pain more likely to use non-opioid substances
Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a recent study published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American ...
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FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.
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Sonoma County Allocates $12.7 Million from Opioid Settlement to Combat Drug Crisis
Sonoma County commits settlement funds from opioid manufacturers to address its drug crisis, with a focus on treatment and ...
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Opioid Rx in the ED Slightly Raises Risk for Future Opioid Use, Hospitalization
Emergency department opioid prescriptions are associated with small increases in hospital admission and subsequent opioid ...
Smithtown Board Approves Opioid And Addiction Task Force Creation
The initiative will focus on prevention, education, resource accessibility, and reducing the stigma surrounding addiction.