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U.S. Overdose Deaths Are Down, Giving Experts Hope for an Enduring Decline

"This is a pretty stunning and rapid reversal," says researcher

Nov 13, 2024
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For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid β€˜Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes

It's unclear how many have lost coverage

Nov 03, 2024
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New Jersey Primary Care Physician and Veteran Is Running for Congress

Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity

Oct 31, 2024
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What Is the Recreational Drug 'Pink Cocaine'?

It rarely contains cocaine and is more likely to contain ketamine

Oct 23, 2024
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Study: OUD Patients More Likely to Stay on Methadone Than Buprenorphine/Naloxone

Findings make a "strong case" for making methadone available in all settings, researcher says

Oct 18, 2024
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Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

Oct 16, 2024
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Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

Oct 12, 2024
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Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

Oct 04, 2024
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Fake Online Pharmacies Sold Deadly Counterfeit Pills, Prosecutors Say

At least nine people died of narcotics poisoning

Oct 01, 2024
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Experts Call for Targeted Policies to Address Opioid Epidemic

Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z

Sep 27, 2024
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GLP-1 Agent May Hold Opioid Use Disorder Benefit

Researchers highlight semaglutide's potential value for preventing overdoses

Sep 26, 2024
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Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

Sep 24, 2024
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U.S. Will Let More People Take Methadone at Home

This is the first update to methadone regulations in 20 years

Sep 20, 2024
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EMS Encounters for Youth Opioid Overdoses Remain Higher Than Before the Pandemic

Increasing trend among adolescents a cause for alarm, says researcher

Sep 18, 2024
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