The judge presiding over the trial said that the doctor had an established record of unscrupulous prescribing practices.
Tag: opioid use disorder
Opioid Treatment Specialists Struggle To Address Sexual Dysfunction In Patients
Addiction experts worry that people with opioid use disorder may stop medication-assisted treatment due to the side effect of sexual dysfunction.
Black Balloon Day Pays Tribute To Lives Lost To Addiction
Families and loved ones across the country are taking part in the growing Black Balloon movement which memorializes lives lost to 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.
Opioid Addiction Isn't Just A Rural Problem
While the epidemic has been framed as one that mostly affects rural America, new research shows that overdose rates are actually higher in urban areas.
Top Doctor Details Opioid Addiction, Going To Rehab
When she was caught stealing meds from work, a top anesthesiologist was taken to rehab to deal with her addiction and save her career.
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.