How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of almost year-over-year increases in overdose deaths, the tide may finally be turning in Philadelphia.
I'm an addiction doctor, and I can't get lifesaving meds for many of my patients
Opioid overdoses kill each day. But it's easier to access fentanyl in Arizona than the medications that can help keep people ...
Stockton university team develops single-dose injection to counter fentanyl overdose
A University of the Pacific team has developed a single-dose injection to counter the effects of fentanyl and other opioid ...
Surviving an overdose can be excruciating. New research suggests it doesn’t have to be
Naloxone is a fantastic tool in reducing opioid deaths, but gentler versions would be helpful for fighting overdose ...
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NLS Pharmaceutics Targets Neurochemical Imbalances In Fentanyl Addiction
The treatment aims to address key aspects of fentanyl dependence, including cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive impairments often associated with opioid withdrawal. Its unique action on ...
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State officials to increase access to addiction medicine buprenorphine
The New York State health department is underscoring the importance of addiction medication in ending the opioid crisis.
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Okmulgee County toddler dies from fentanyl poisoning, charges filed against his mother
Okmulgee County prosecutors charge a woman Tuesday with child neglect after her toddler died from fentanyl in June. The Medical Examiner says Leonardo “Leo” Towe died of fentanyl toxicity and ruled ...