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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
Addicts Found Using Pets to Obtain Drugs from Veterinarians
The opioid crisis is a serious matter in the United States, which has seen considerable coverage in the press recently. The epidemic is being approached from
Pennsylvania Considers Proposals to Force Addicts into Treatment
In an effort to deal with the issue of increased heroin and opioid overdoses in the state, a groundswell of support seems to be growing for
Varying Painkiller Prescribing Practices in Hospitals Examined
Emergency departments and doctors’ offices are traditionally where many people get their prescription painkillers. Because of this, policy makers and healthcare officials have taken a closer
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