The nurse had falsified patient requests for drugs, used them, and then further falsified records that the medications were delivered to the patient. A nurse who was caught injecting herself with opioids she had reported as being delivered to patients has had her name cleared of wrongdoing because a judge has ruled her addiction a… Continue reading Judge Rules Firing Of Nurse Caught Stealing Opioids "Unfair" Because Of Addiction
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Maine's First Female Governor Targets Opioids
Governor Janet Mills is making the opioid epidemic in her state her top priority. Democratic Governor Janet Mills is making the opioid crisis in her state her top priority. Going the complete opposite direction of her predecessor, she has expanded Medicaid and made plans to appoint an opioid czar in her first days in office.… Continue reading Maine's First Female Governor Targets Opioids
"Times" Readers Share Stories Of Addiction & Recovery
New York Times readers shared their personal experiences with opioid addiction and recovery. The opioid epidemic can be covered with statistics and numbers: the 72,000 Americans who died of drug overdoses in 2017 or the five-fold increase in babies born dependent on drugs. However, that only captures some of the picture. To really grasp the effects… Continue reading "Times" Readers Share Stories Of Addiction & Recovery
Will A Border Wall Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic?
Experts discuss the impact, if any, a new border wall would have on stemming the flow of drugs entering the US through Mexico. As the government shutdown continues, President Trump is digging in his heels, insisting that an expensive border wall is essential to national security, in part because it would hamper the flow of… Continue reading Will A Border Wall Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic?
Firefighters Open Treatment Center For Their Own
The center provides beds for 60 firefighters to get treatment for substance use disorder, mental illness or other behavioral health conditions. The opioid epidemic has touched people from all walks of life, including first responders, who often find it hard to reach out for help in a work culture that involves putting others first and… Continue reading Firefighters Open Treatment Center For Their Own
The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
A new report breaks down the status of harm reduction programs around the world. Even as opioid use continues wreaking havoc on some parts of the globe, the availability of harm reduction measures worldwide are relatively stagnant, as documented in a massive new report released this month. The number of countries with needle exchange or… Continue reading The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
Opioid Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Testing
Alongside its potential use as an opioid vaccine, the experimental medicine may also help first responders who accidentally come in contact with synthetic opioids. Researchers have reported that a newly developed vaccine that could combat both opioid dependency and overdose has yielded what appear to be positive results in animal testing. The vaccine, which uses… Continue reading Opioid Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Testing
DEA, Drug Distributors Failed To Protect West Virginia, Report Says
A new report highlighted the way millions of opioids flooded small towns in West Virginia over a 10-year-period with ineffective government oversight. Despite the fact that “inordinate volumes of opioids” were flowing into West Virginia between 2006 and 2015, drug distributors continued to fill outrageous orders, and the Drug Enforcement Administration took ineffective measures to… Continue reading DEA, Drug Distributors Failed To Protect West Virginia, Report Says
Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
The billboard spotlights a brief, powerful message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” Amidst the pre-fab buildings and snow of northern Michigan sits a stark reminder for the Hatley family. It’s a roadside billboard with a simple message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” On a rural road outside the town of Grayling… Continue reading Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services