Undergoing major surgery can be a daunting experience, and managing postoperative pain effectively is crucial for a smooth recovery. Opiates are commonly prescribed to alleviate severe pain following ...
Opiate addiction is a growing concern across the globe, affecting millions of individuals and their families. While many are aware of the dangers associated with illegal drugs, fewer people recognize ...
Twenty-four percent of US adolescent treatment centers do not use a “lifesaving” medication. An article appeared today in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled “Treatments Used Among ...
As a pharmacist for HCMC and Hennepin emergency services, Holly Drone has seen a lot. But when Drone described the pain of opiate withdrawal on patients, she turned to her clients’ and co-workers’ ...
Kentucky will be hosting a summit in La Grange on November 30 to offer state residents the chance to learn about ibogaine, a psychedelic substance suspected to have potential in helping patients with ...
A study in mice shows that removing chemical messengers in the brain that are involved in both wakefulness and addiction may make withdrawal from opioids easier and help prevent relapse. A study in ...
“The obituaries in the Wyoming Valley reflect the opiate problem in the area,” he said. Lentini said Interstate 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s northeast extension provide a “drug run” route into ...
The Minnehaha County jail is expanding its' medication assisted treatment (MAT) program in partnership with state Department of Social Services and Southeastern Behavioral Health to address substance ...
The number of heroin and opiate overdoses is a statewide problem that is getting worse. Drug deaths related to heroin and opiates have skyrocketed, and recent data shows heroin and opiates were ...
Sophie Casalini doesn't remember the 30 minutes she drove with her daughter on I-465 nearly two years ago. She remembers injecting the heroin down the street from her dealer’s house. She remembers ...
Too many metal musicians — hell, too many people — have lost their battle with opioid addiction. From Dave Brockie to Layne Staley to up-and-coming artists that never make it big, it’s hard to fathom ...
Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms ...