Buprenorphine is Saving Lives of Those with Opioid Addiction
Although heavily regulated, buprenorphine may be the answer to ending opioid misuse.
Drugs & Medical Devices
San Francisco Receives $230 Million in Walgreens Opioid Settlement
Walgreens is set to pay the City of San Fran millions for improper distribution of opioids.
Nevada Settles Opioid Case with CVS Pharmacy Chain
Nevada is the latest state to settle an opioid case with CVS.
Unemployment, Financial Loss is Contributing to U.S. Drug Addiction
Post-pandemic financial losses are contributing to drug addiction rates, research shows.
Black Patients Unlikely to Get Treatment Before an Opioid Overdose
White patients are more likely to receive addiction treatment before an overdose.
Fentanyl Overdose Rates Among School-aged Children are Climbing
Overdose and fatality rates are on the rise in Maryland’s schools.
Settlement Will Fund Opioid Treatment Expansion Efforts
Drug company settlement funds will likely be used for use prevention and treatment expansion efforts.
Are There Hidden Rules in Place Making ADHD Meds Less Accessible?
Good intentions in combating the opioid crisis may have made it more difficult to get ADHD medication.
OTC Opioid Antagonist Narcan: One More Step in Combating the Crisis
Making Narcan over the counter should improve accessibility, officials say.
Lethal Xylazine, Fentanyl Combo is Taking Over Long Island
Sadly, overdose deaths are not all that uncommon as the U.S. continues to face an opioid epidemic. A wave of substance abuse deaths from a variety of drugs has swept over the nation and it hasn’t shown any signs of letting up. One of the challenges that come with battling this issue is the ever-changing