Chris from Dopey Podcast had been clean for almost five years before his fatal relapse. Dopey Podcast co-host, Chris, 33, passed away from an overdose on July 24. The Fix spoke with Dave, his friend and Dopey co-host, about the sudden loss. The two met eight years ago at Chris’s 14th rehab. They stayed in… Continue reading Dr. Drew and Dave Discuss Overdose Death of "Dopey Podcast" Host
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After Losing 2 Sons To Overdose, Mom Shares Their Story To Help Others
Becky Savage is on a mission to help parents understand the dangers of prescription pills. Losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. For Becky Savage, that nightmare became a reality twice within the same day, when her teenage sons Nick and Jack were both pronounced dead in her home after overdosing on prescription opioids. … Continue reading After Losing 2 Sons To Overdose, Mom Shares Their Story To Help Others
Americans Not As Aware Of Opioid Crisis In Their Own Backyards, Study Finds
Americans are three times more likely to be informed about the opioid epidemic as a national problem rather than one in their own area. Despite the opioid epidemic dominating headlines, a new study has found that most Americans are not aware of the extent of the epidemic in their own areas of residence. The study,… Continue reading Americans Not As Aware Of Opioid Crisis In Their Own Backyards, Study Finds
Man Sues Prison For Addiction Medication Access
The 30-year-old at the center of the suit started using painkillers as a teen and was prescribed Suboxone five years ago. Last week, the ACLU sued Maine’s prisons and one county jail over their continued refusal to give addiction medication to inmates. Zachary Smith, who is scheduled to go to prison in September, filed a… Continue reading Man Sues Prison For Addiction Medication Access
Opioid Prescribing Varies Widely By Region, Study Shows
In some states, patients were up to three times more likely to be prescribed opioids. Whether or not patients are prescribed opioids in the emergency room and how many of the pills they get varies widely by region, according to a new study, suggesting that despite increased awareness about the dangers of opioids there is… Continue reading Opioid Prescribing Varies Widely By Region, Study Shows
Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
A new study examined whether ketamine could work as an alternative to opioids for pain relief in an emergency room setting. Ketamine could be a viable option for acute pain relief, working at least as well as morphine, according to a new medical review. “Ketamine appears to be a legitimate and safe alternative to opioids… Continue reading Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
DEA Agents Who Helped Bring Down Escobar To Tackle Opioids In New Series
The docu-series will reportedly give viewers unprecedented access to how the DEA plans and executes drug busts. Steve Murphy and Javier Peña are the former DEA agents who brought down cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar. The Netflix show Narcos is based on their true experiences fighting the drug trade. Now Murphy and Peña are behind a… Continue reading DEA Agents Who Helped Bring Down Escobar To Tackle Opioids In New Series
Recovery Advocates Respond To Trump's Opioid PSAs With New Video
Two recovery advocates made a personal video about their addiction struggles in hopes of getting a meeting with the president to discuss opioid policies. The Trump Administration’s quartet of “Know the Truth” public service announcements about the dangers of opioid use and abuse have garnered mixed reviews from the recovery community for their shocking tone. They… Continue reading Recovery Advocates Respond To Trump's Opioid PSAs With New Video
Man Sets Out On Legal Mission After Seeing Opioids Destroy His Hometown
A West Virginia lawyer is working to hold major opioid manufacturers legally responsible for their role in the epidemic that has ravaged his home state. With record-high rates of overdose deaths and babies born with opioid dependence, Huntington, West Virginia is at the heart of the nation’s overdose crisis. It’s also home to Paul Farrell, a… Continue reading Man Sets Out On Legal Mission After Seeing Opioids Destroy His Hometown
Elizabeth Warren Questions Trump's Response To Opioid Crisis
“You pledged that ‘we will be spending the most money ever on the opioid crisis.’ Yet your claim appears to have no basis in reality.” Senator Elizabeth Warren is not impressed with President Donald Trump’s lack of action when it comes to the opioid crisis—and she is making that known. According to Vox, the senator… Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Questions Trump's Response To Opioid Crisis