Approximately 74 new cases of HIV have been reported in Cabell County since January 2018.
Tag: opioid use disorder
How Cannabis Dispensaries Impacted Opioid Death Rates
Access to marijuana dispensaries played a role in reducing opioid deaths by 21%, according to a new study.
Cities Now Outpace Rural Towns In Overdose Deaths
In 2017, there were a reported 22 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in urban areas, officially surpassing the 20 deaths per 100,000 in rural areas by a slim margin.
Meth And Opioids: Exploring The Dual Addiction
Researchers speculate that meth has become a more viable option as the price of heroin has risen and opioid painkillers are harder to get.
Can Taking Opioids During A Hospital Stay Lead To Long-Term Risk?
Researchers found that 48% of patients who had never before had opioids were given opioids during their hospital admission.
Nurse Accused Of Stealing Hydromorphone, Possibly Infecting Patients With HIV
Investigators say they found video footage of the HIV-positive nurse stealing the drugs.
Ohio Doctor Charged With 25 Counts Of Murder In Fentanyl Case
The doctor, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, could face 15 years to life for each count if convicted.
Purdue Pharma Accused Of “Corrupting” WHO To Sell More Opioids
Officials say the World Health Organization helped Purdue “traffic dangerous misinformation” about opioids.
People Who Lost Loved Ones To Opioids Invited To Sign Heroin Spoon Sculpture
Artist Domenic Esposito is using his symbolic sculpture to confront the opioid crisis head-on.
CBD May Help Curb Heroin Cravings
A new study examined whether CBD oil could curb heroin cravings for long-term users.
