overdose deaths
Antihistamines a Common Contributor in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Roughly 15% of all overdose deaths over a two-year period involved antihistamine positivity.
JANUARY 26, 2023
Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl Fuels Surge in Youth Overdoses
Monthly median drug overdose deaths increased by more than 100% among adolescents between July to Dec. 2019 and ...
JANUARY 6, 2023
Hope Emerges for Development of a Vaccine Aimed at Fentanyl Overdose Crisis
Data from a new study indicate that an immunoconjugate vaccine reduces the antinociceptive, behavioral and ...
JANUARY 5, 2023
FDA: Risks to Patients Exposed to Xylazine in Illicit Drugs
Xylazine is not approved for human use and may result in serious and life-threatening AEs that appear to be similar ...
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As Overdoses Soar, More States Decriminalize Fentanyl Testing Strips
Many public health and addiction experts promote the rapid testing devices as what’s known as a “harm ...
MAY 16, 2022
ON PAIN: COVID-19, Mental Health and OUD Became a ‘Perfect Storm’
The isolation and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic have played a part in the spike in opioid and other substance ...
APRIL 1, 2022
Opioid Stewardship Programs Led by Pharmacists Proliferating
More and more hospital pharmacies are developing opioid stewardship programs and reducing the risk for related ...
JANUARY 4, 2022
Data Estimate Unprecedented 100,000 Overdose Deaths in 12-Month Period
While mounting evidence throughout the pandemic has indicated a spike in overdose deaths, a new high has been ...
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The Risky Combination of Opioids and Benzos: Payor Strategies for Mitigation
With the concurrent use of benzodiazepines and opioids involved in 16% of fatal overdoses, medication management ...
OCTOBER 21, 2021
DEA Sounds Alarm on Deadly Counterfeit Pain Pills
The DEA issued a warning about a dramatic spike in the availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl ...
OCTOBER 4, 2021
FDA Warns of Continued Dangers of Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Patches in Children
In an effort to reduce potential accidental exposure to children, the FDA is again urging caution regarding the ...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
ON PAIN: Pandemic Lockdowns Spur Increase in Opioid Scripts, Overdoses
How did patients manage their pain when lockdowns and isolation cut off access to in-person treatments, therapies ...
AUGUST 2, 2021
