Some wonder if people with opioid addiction are using their pet’s prescriptions to feed their own addictions instead. With the rise of the opioid epidemic, a phenomenon has occurred where painkiller sales for pets have increased, and some wondering if people with opioid addiction are using their pet’s prescriptions to feed their own addictions instead.… Continue reading Are Pet Prescriptions Contributing To The Opioid Crisis?
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Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
A new study examined the link between sexual orientation and opioid abuse. People who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids, and bisexual women are at a particularly high risk, according to a study published this week. The study, published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that bisexual… Continue reading Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
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
Organ Donations Increase As Opioid Overdose Deaths Climb
“Some refuse due to the stigma but when posed with lifesaving transplants in very sick people, that refusal rate for a quality organ is low.” The number of Americans waiting for organ donation is dropping for the first time in 25 years, in part because there are more organs available for donation from people who… Continue reading Organ Donations Increase As Opioid Overdose Deaths Climb
Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Politicians are eager to offer their take on the crisis, in hopes of connecting with constituents who have been affected by it. As November fast approaches, those on Capitol Hill know that the opioid crisis is an issue voters are taking into consideration. “We see more and more deaths being attributed to opiates and illicit… Continue reading Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
New York Times Op-Ed Slams "Incompetent" DEA Over Opioid Crisis
The writers of a scathing op-ed believe the federal agency “deserves much of the blame” for opioid-related deaths. A recent op-ed in the New York Times does not mince words in its critique of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). “Because of its incompetence, the opioid crisis has gone from bad to worse. The solution:… Continue reading New York Times Op-Ed Slams "Incompetent" DEA Over Opioid Crisis
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
“You know you’ve been bad when the government fines you one aircraft carrier.” Stephen Colbert publicly called out those responsible for the opioid crisis, as the Late Show host laid into Big Pharma during a segment last Friday (Sept. 14). “There are certain subjects that are genuinely hard to talk about like, the opioid crisis.… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
The FDA commissioner noted that the approval will expand access for patients and reduce drug development costs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dosage strength for a maintenance drug for the treatment of opioid addiction. Cassipa, which is a sublingual (applied under the tongue) film that combines the opioid treatment drug buprenorphine… Continue reading New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
Purdue Pharma Accused Of Targeting Seniors For Oxy Sales
The lawsuit claims Purdue had salespeople downplay the harmful risks and side effects of OxyContin. Oregon’s Department of Justice claims that pharmacy giant, Purdue Pharma, lied to the state and misled customers to drive sales. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Thursday, accusing the company of lying to the… Continue reading Purdue Pharma Accused Of Targeting Seniors For Oxy Sales
2017 Worst Year Yet for Drug Deaths
Last year has usurped the dubious title from 2016 with the most lives claimed by drug overdoses ever. According to a preliminary report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 72,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose in 2017. The number translates to nearly 200 people lost per… Continue reading 2017 Worst Year Yet for Drug Deaths