The fading presence of carfentanil may have played a major role in the decline of drug-related deaths in some parts of Ohio. Overdose deaths in Montgomery County—in Dayton, Ohio—have dramatically decreased in 2018. The county has seen an incredible 54% decline in overdose deaths: there were 548 by November 30 last year; this year there… Continue reading Drug-Related Deaths Plunge In Ohio: How They Did It
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Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Recently, drug dealers have been cutting heroin with carfentanil to increase profit. However, this medicine is not meant for human use. In fact, carfentanil was originally designed to tranquilize large mammals. This article reviews what you need to know about carfentanil, the dangers associated with it, and tips for finding treatment if you’re… Continue reading Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?
Maryland Funeral Directors: We're The "Last Responders" To Opioid Crisis
Funeral directors in the state claim that safety has become an issue when dealing with opioid overdose victims. Proactive funeral directors in Maryland are stocking up on naloxone, the opioid overdose antidote, as they’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of opioid-related deaths. They’re calling themselves the “last responders” to Maryland’s opioid crisis, the… Continue reading Maryland Funeral Directors: We're The "Last Responders" To Opioid Crisis
Opioid Crisis Has Peaked, Former Cleveland Clinic CEO Suggests
The doctor says that while opioid prescribing is down, synthetic opioids are now driving the opioid epidemic. The former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic said that the opioid epidemic has peaked now that more healthcare providers and laypeople are aware of the dangers of opioid painkillers. “I think we’ve peaked,” Dr. Toby Cosgrove said… Continue reading Opioid Crisis Has Peaked, Former Cleveland Clinic CEO Suggests
Chinese National Pleads Guilty To Importing Opioids
The businessman would receive large shipments of opioids from China and mail them out domestically. A Chinese businessman living in Massachusetts has pled guilty to charges of importing opioids. Bin Wang, 42, was arrested in July and charged with importing shipments of carfentanil, fentanyl and other opioids. Wang would receive large shipments of opioids from… Continue reading Chinese National Pleads Guilty To Importing Opioids
Maryland Hit With Record Number Of Fentanyl Deaths
“It’s terrifying that we’re at a point where the numbers escalate every year. We don’t even know where the peak is,” said Baltimore’s health commissioner. Maryland hit a sobering new milestone last year: The state saw more fentanyl deaths than ever before. And this year, it turns out, is already on track to set another… Continue reading Maryland Hit With Record Number Of Fentanyl Deaths
Searching For The Next Naloxone
Experts are concerned that naloxone may not be strong enough for synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil. Naloxone is—at times—a seemingly miraculous drug. Within minutes of naloxone being administered, someone who was unresponsive because of an opioid overdose can start breathing on their own and regain consciousness. However, despite its strengths, there are issues… Continue reading Searching For The Next Naloxone