The ‘gold standard’ of drug treatment saves lives. California is pushing for more access in jails
These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
Fentanyl-laced marijuana, horse tranquilizer, and nitazenes listed as top emerging drug threats in US
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill were briefed by drug experts about emerging illicit drug threats in the United States and what to ...
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Trump administration's tariffs targeting China, Canada and Mexico
President Trump issued three Executive Orders (EOs) announcing tariffs on China (the China EO) Canada (the Canada EO), and ...
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New Report Finds Co-Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines to Veterans at VHA from 2007 to 2019 Increased Their Risk of Death
A new congressionally mandated report examines how opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing between 2007 and 2019 impacted all-cause mortality among veterans treated at the VHA.
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These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
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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First FDA-approved non-addictive painkiller has Yale roots
Journave, the first non-addictive opioid-like pain medication, was developed based on Yale research from the ’90s.
Mother’s wrongful death lawsuit claims daughter from Scranton died from kratom use
A wrongful death lawsuit claims a Scranton woman died from a product containing kratom, a botanical native to Southeast Asia. With a scientific name of Mitragyna speciosa, kratom is a tropical tree in ...
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Bill would ban state Narcan deals with opioid manufacturers that settled with Montana
Sen. Mike Yakawich's bill to prohibit the state from buying overdose reversal drugs from companies that settled with states ...
Opioid strong enough to sedate elephants found in autopsy for Oahu overdose victim
Carfentanil, a relative of fentanyl, is used by veterinarians to sedate large zoo animals like elephants and hippos. It’s been killing people across the country for years, but this is the first time ...
USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential
The Trump administration is placing U.S. Agency for International Development direct-hire staffers around the world on leave, ...
Univ. of the Pacific researchers discover possible opioid crisis breakthrough
Researchers at University of the Pacific in Stockton have developed a long-acting opioid overdose-reversal drug-delivery system that could save lives.