While some states already require the co-prescription, the FDA is considering making it a requirement across the US. In an effort to decrease overdose deaths, doctors could soon be required to prescribe an opioid overdose antidote any time they prescribe prescription painkillers, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The idea… Continue reading Will Naloxone Be Co-Prescribed With Opioid Painkillers In The Future?
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Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Researchers hope that the results of a new study will help them better identify those at risk for suicide. A three-year, $1.4 million study will examine the connection between opioid use and death by suicide, in hopes of more effectively identifying high-risk patients. “We know that opioid use, opioid overdose and suicide are related, but… Continue reading Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?
How are doctors’ prescribing behavior affected when they’re notified of their own patients’ opioid-related deaths? Some California doctors have recently received letters that changed how they prescribed opioids, according to new research. The letters informed doctors of the deaths of patients to whom they had prescribed opioids, according to the Washington Post. Such letters were… Continue reading Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?
Vets Believe That Some Pet Owners Injure Their Animals To Get Opioids
A new study reveals that 13% of veterinarians believed a client had intentionally injured a pet or made them ill in order to be prescribed a drug. A small research study in Colorado had disturbing results: the study found that 13% of veterinarians believe that people are using their pets to obtain opioids—by making them… Continue reading Vets Believe That Some Pet Owners Injure Their Animals To Get Opioids
New Book "Dopesick" Explores The Opioid Crisis From All Angles
“My goal with this book was not to just show you how we got here and what it’s going to take to get out of it but also to inspire people to care,” says author Beth Macy. Journalist Beth Macy set out with a mission: to address the opioid epidemic from every possible angle. In… Continue reading New Book "Dopesick" Explores The Opioid Crisis From All Angles
Are Opioid Prescription Rates Actually Declining?
While individual states have reported declines in opioid prescription rates, this did not apply for all Americans, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. After reviewing anonymous insurance claims data covering 48 million people between 2007 and 2016, the researchers concluded that “opioid prescription rates have remained flat for insured patients over the last 10 years,” as… Continue reading Are Opioid Prescription Rates Actually Declining?
Prescription Opioid Use And Its Connection To The Criminal Justice System
A new study examined the link between people with a history of prescription opioid use and their involvement with the criminal justice system. Individuals with a history of opioid use are up to 13 times more likely to be involved in some manner with law enforcement or justice system officials, including arrest, parole or probation.… Continue reading Prescription Opioid Use And Its Connection To The Criminal Justice System
Link Between Trump Support And Opioid Use Revealed In New Study
“When we look at the two maps, there was a clear overlap between counties that had high opioid use … and the vote for Donald Trump,” said the study’s author. There may be a geographic connection between those who supported Trump in the 2016 election and prescriptions for opioids, according to a new study published in… Continue reading Link Between Trump Support And Opioid Use Revealed In New Study
Older Americans Among "The Unseen" In The Opioid Epidemic
Opioid misuse nearly doubled for Americans older than 50 over a 12-year span. The focus of the opioid crisis tends to be on younger generations. But this could be problematic, as, according to the Washington Post, older generations are increasingly at risk to develop opioid use disorders. This is backed up by information from the… Continue reading Older Americans Among "The Unseen" In The Opioid Epidemic