The clinic is the brainchild of a registered nurse who has been sober for 13 years.
Tag: opioid addiction
Does Restricting Prescription Opioids Save Lives In The Long Term?
A new study found that over a five- to 10-year period, policies limiting the prescription of opioids would initially increase deaths as many individuals turn to heroin or fentanyl.
Nurses Speak About Risk For Opioid Addiction
One nurse in recovery says that easy access to medications heightens the risk of addiction among people in her occupation.
Small Town Tackles Opioid Crisis With Treatment, Compassion
Despite its small size, Little Falls has taken control of their drug epidemic in by allocating $1.4 million in grants in the past five years.
Is Asthma More Common In People With Chronic Opioid Dependence?
A new study examined whether asthma rates are higher in those with chronic opioid dependence.
Recovery Housing Program For Rural Areas Launched By USDA, HHS
“The opioid crisis has hit rural communities hard, and we need to leverage all possible partnerships to support these communities,” said an HHS official.
Inside Elizabeth Warren's Plan To Address The Opioid Epidemic
Warren is one of the few 2020 presidential candidates to have discussed a plan to confront the opioid epidemic.
Opioid Crisis Activists "Die In" At Guggenheim Over Sackler Family Ties
After the Guggenheim, protesters walked two blocks to the Metropolitan Museum, which has a wing named after the Sackler family.
Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment
Access to medication-assisted treatment is a major issue for young adults with opioid addiction. Opioid use among minors has drastically increased since the 1990s—parallel to adult use—yet young people with opioid addiction are largely without access to proper treatment. Yale University published a study revealing that nearly 9,000 minors (20 years old and under) in… Continue reading Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment
Opioid Use May Be Tied To Intestinal Disorder In Newborns
A new report explores the connection between opioid use and the intestinal birth defect. Infants whose mothers use opioids during pregnancy are at risk for a host of issues from small head size to dependency on the drugs. Now, a new report suggests an additional health concern for babies exposed to opioids: a possible increased… Continue reading Opioid Use May Be Tied To Intestinal Disorder In Newborns