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Drugged Driving Deaths Outnumber those Caused by Alcohol Alone
Deaths caused by drunk driving used to be the biggest cause of accidental deaths in our country. However, in recent years, accidental overdoses have climbed to
Rash of Heroin Overdoses Linked to W-18 Use
Among the rise of opioid-related overdose deaths throughout the U.S. in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of synthetic compounds as
Study Helps Identify Patients Most Likely to Abuse Painkillers After Surgery
One of the most common reasons to prescribe prescription painkillers is after a surgical procedure. Sometimes these surgeries can be major, and other times they can
Monitoring Tools Prove Effective in Cutting Opioid Prescriptions
One of the most under-utilized ways to monitor narcotic painkillers and the people who take them are prescription monitoring programs. These tools, often run by individual
New Research into Opiate Addiction Seeks Non-Opioid Medications
In the constant effort to create effective and safe treatments for people addicted to opiates such as heroin and prescription painkillers, researchers may have found a
Strange Indicator Someone May Have an Addiction Problem
There can be many different signs and symptoms to watch out for to find out if your loved one has a substance abuse problem. Do they
Study Examines Suicide Rates Among Veterans with Substance Abuse Problems
In an ongoing effort to learn more about addiction and to protect veterans, a research team from the University of Michigan and Department of Veterans Affairs
Legislator Introduces Clean Start Act for Recovering Addicts
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has introduced the Clean Start Act. As the name implies, it will give a second chance to recovering addicts who have
Heroin-Related Overdoses May be Under-Reported
In 2015 there were over 30,000 deaths attributed to opioids. While this number is heartbreakingly high, it is likely not completely accurate. According to a team
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