Reno clinic launches opioid-free surgery program to combat addiction
The opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives across the nation, and the Reno Orthopedic Clinic is taking steps to ...
Obesity drugs could help fight opioid addiction, Penn State researchers say
With the rise of obesity drugs a pair of Penn State researchers set out to answer a question: could drugs aimed at weight ...
Co-prescribing stimulants and opioids may fuel the twin epidemic of overdose
The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed ...
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Opioid Epidemic
A settlement with Purdue Pharma hung in the balance at the Supreme Court as victims of the opioid epidemic urged justices to approve a deal with the company's owners. Justices will review a $6 ...
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Millions meant to battle Utah’s opioid epidemic are going unused – including in Davis, Weber counties
The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with the Standard-Examiner.  The ...
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely ...
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How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
The opioid settlement, a multibillion-dollar payment from the ... medical providers and communities of people who use drugs ...
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Child welfare agencies are buckling under staffing shortages as Pa. debates using opioid money to help
As Pennsylvania child welfare offices struggle with staff shortages, some are using opioid funds for support—raising ...
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Study: Rural Homelessness Is Underestimated and Exacerbated by Opioid Epidemic
Opioid abuse and rural homelessness create a spiral for some rural residents, a new study has found. For the study, ...
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FDA approves first opioid-free painkiller in over two decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, the first opioid-free prescription drug for moderate to ...
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UW researchers highlight new strategy for reducing opioid usage
This story contains mention of addiction, drug use and overdose. Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call ...
Ingham County approves spending plan for opioid settlement funds
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved a spending plan for funds from opioid settlements. The money will be ...