A 'twin epidemic': Co-prescribed stimulants and opioids linked to higher opioid doses
The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed ...
Drug overdose deaths fall in 2023 for 1st time since pandemic began: CDC
Rates of drug overdose deaths decreased in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began, according to new federal data published Thursday.
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LETTER: Pennsylvania must approve more overdose reversal agents
It’s time for Pennsylvania to update its standing health orders to allow for the use of all FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal agents.
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OD Deaths Decline in U.S., Driven By Drop In Opioid Fatalities
America’s opioid crisis is showing signs of subsiding, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prev ...
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The rate of opioid overdose deaths rose by more than 40% between 2022 and 2023
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios The rate of people dying due to drug overdoses continues to increase in Oregon, even as most other states see signs of progress. Why it matters: Overdose deaths seem to be ...
Novel tool slashes opioid crisis costs by 30%, could save lives
A study published in the journal Decision Analysis unveils a powerful new tool to tackle the opioid crisis, offering a ...
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Millions meant to battle Utah’s opioid epidemic are going unused – including in Davis, Weber counties
The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with the Standard-Examiner.  The ...
Amanda Seyfried Holds Someone at Gunpoint in Peacock Thriller Series ‘Long Bright River’ | Video
The eight-episode suspense thriller series based on the novel of the same name will premiere March 13 on Peacock ...
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Dr. Lemdja works toward establishment of opioid treatment center in Magnolia
Family medical physician Dr. Mimo Lemdja has seen firsthand the suffering people experience after being given opioids for the ...