The groundbreaking device would deliver naloxone throughout the body in the event of an overdose.
Tag: addiction medicine
Can Medication-Assisted Treatment Repair Damage Caused By Drug Use?
Dr. Nora Volkow is testing this theory by studying the brain scans of people with opioid use disorder.
More ERs Are Providing Withdrawal Meds As First Step To Recovery
Patients in need are receiving buprenorphine to address their withdrawal symptoms. Kicking an opioid habit comes with a host of physical withdrawal symptoms so severe that people often end up in the emergency room. There, they are usually treated for diarrhea or vomiting, but not the underlying issue. Now, however, more emergency rooms around the… Continue reading More ERs Are Providing Withdrawal Meds As First Step To Recovery
Addiction Medicine Coming To San Francisco's Homeless Community
The outreach program is a response to the “striking increase” in the number of people who inject drugs in public spaces. The city of San Francisco is rolling out a program that will bring buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, to its homeless community. City officials say it’s time to start meeting… Continue reading Addiction Medicine Coming To San Francisco's Homeless Community
Medical Schools Focus On Addiction Medicine Training In Light Of Opioid Crisis
Medical students are seeking out addiction medicine training and schools are making adjustments to fulfill their needs. The opioid crisis is changing the way some medical schools are approaching training, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. At the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, this is being done by implementing a yearlong… Continue reading Medical Schools Focus On Addiction Medicine Training In Light Of Opioid Crisis