Though many states have passed laws to expand naloxone access, some pharmacies have been too slow to get onboard with carrying the life-saving medication. According to new research, expanding access to naloxone still has room for improvement. Two new studies that surveyed pharmacies in California and Texas suggest that access to the opioid overdose “antidote”… Continue reading Why Some Pharmacies Still Fail To Carry Naloxone
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Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
Compassionate care for the mothers was crucial to positive outcomes for opioid-dependent babies. I gave birth to my daughter in late January of 2014. It was the kind of birth you see in the movies—the contractions started hard and grew closer together within moments. By the time I realized I was in labor, I was… Continue reading Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
A local prevention expert credits greater awareness, media attention and personal tragedies for the decrease. There’s some good news out of Ohio, as a new survey indicates teen prescription painkiller and heroin use are on the decline. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the numbers come from a survey administered every two years by PreventionFirst, a… Continue reading Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
“I’m about to take a big step to help myself, to save my life. I’m sure you will hear about it. I feel like I’m not done. I have another run of laughing with you all.” Comedian Artie Lange seems ready for a change. Now 51 years old, his health fading, Lange appears ready to… Continue reading Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
How The Situation's Wife Helped During His Journey To Sobriety
“She’s definitely my better half and the reason why I strive to be the best version of myself and to fight for our future,” the reality star says. With the popularity of Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has become a reality TV fixture. He battled a painkiller addiction in the public eye, and now… Continue reading How The Situation's Wife Helped During His Journey To Sobriety
Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy
“It is certain that Dsuvia will worsen the opioid epidemic and kill people needlessly,” said one critical health expert. Amid controversy and despite warnings from some in the medical community, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week green-lit a new opioid called Dsuvia, a drug estimated to be 10 times as strong as fentanyl. … Continue reading Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy
How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide
“Fear is common and normal for a number of reasons, but the fear usually gives way to a sense of confidence and optimism when a taper is done correctly…Be patient.” Note: This article is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. This is merely the experience of 21 people interviewed by the author who… Continue reading How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide
Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
“More than 60% of rural moms with opioid use disorder give birth locally. These rural hospitals may have more limited capacity to care for them and their babies.” The opioid epidemic has meant that more rural moms and babies are affected by drug abuse, often requiring specialized care at hospitals that are located far from… Continue reading Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
What if the government used the natural disaster coordinated system to mitigate the opioid epidemic? In Snohomish County in Western Washington, officials are taking a unique approach to the opioid crisis by declaring it a life-threatening emergency, as if it were a natural disaster. As overdose deaths are threatening more lives than hurricanes and mud… Continue reading One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
Does Opioid Abuse Play A Role In Breast Cancer Deaths In Appalachia?
One expert believes that opioid use disorder is connected to the high rates of breast cancer deaths in the region. Women in Appalachia—especially West Virginia and Kentucky—have higher mortality rates from breast cancer than their counterparts around the country, and one researcher says that opioid abuse might be to blame. In an essay for The… Continue reading Does Opioid Abuse Play A Role In Breast Cancer Deaths In Appalachia?