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ON PAIN: What Role Do Prescription Drugs Play in the Opioid Crisis?
Although few patients who are prescribed opioids may transition to using illicit drugs, the availability of ...
APRIL 8, 2022
Lessening of Drug Testing During Pandemic Strengthened Roots of Opioid Crisis
In addition to the millions of lives claimed by the coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic, another group of ...
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Rural Americans: Older and Sicker Than Their Urban Counterparts
There is a striking gap in health between rural and urban Americans, new study finds.
JANUARY 19, 2017
Methadone Prescribing Safety: Guidelines, Drug Familiarity Are Key
Methadone can be an effective treatment option for some pain patients and for heroin addiction, but is prone to ...
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Opioid Dependence Leads to ‘Tsunami’ of Medical Services, Study Finds
In one of the first looks at privately insured patients with opioid problems, researchers paint a grim picture: ...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
President Signs Opioid Abuse Bill Into Law
Overdoses from heroin, prescription drugs and opioids surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of ...
JULY 25, 2016
Study Suggests Injectable Hydromorphone Effective for Treating Long-Term Opioid Addiction
A team of researchers from Canada conducted a Phase III, double-blind, noninferiority trial to compare injectable ...
JULY 7, 2016
Gov. Christie Addresses PDMP Alliances at Englewood Hospital
Gov. Chris Christie discussed in detail the network of connected state PDMPs that includes Connecticut, Delaware, ...
MAY 4, 2016
Treatment Rate Remains Low for Opioid Use Disorders
Despite an upward trend seen in a new study, relatively few people who need treatment for opioid use disorders are ...
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Record Drug Overdose Deaths Driven by Opioids, Heroin
Opioid overdose deaths hit record levels in 2014, marked by the most recent 14% annual increase, according to the ...
DECEMBER 23, 2015