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US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline | Health
[ad_1] NEW YORK – The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving…
November 24, 2024
medetomidine found in drug supply
[ad_1] ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The New York State Health Department (DOH) issued a public health alert on…
June 22, 2024
Over 30% of American Adults Know Someone Who Died of Drug Overdose
[ad_1] Over 30% of adults in the United States report knowing someone who has died from a fatal…
June 1, 2024
Study shows opioids no better than over-the-counter pills for back and neck pain
[ad_1] CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A new study shows surprising results for one of the most commonly used prescription…
July 12, 2023
Researchers identify potential safer route to pain relief
[ad_1] Strategies to treat pain without triggering dangerous side effects such as euphoria and addiction have proven elusive.…
May 5, 2023
Anti-overdose drug Naloxone may soon be available without a prescription
[ad_1] Naloxone, a drug used to reverse overdoses caused by opioid use, may soon be available without a…
December 28, 2022
OD outbreak: Hamilton County paramedic says drug calls are on the rise
[ad_1] Overdose deaths have peaked massively this year. Based on the latest data available on death certificates, the…
November 19, 2021
States announce $26 billion settlement to resolve opioid cases
[ad_1] States have unveiled a historic $26 billion settlement with drug companies to resolve thousands of lawsuits related…
July 22, 2021
Overdose of 4 fentanyl inmates at Humboldt prison, MPs save them with Narcan
[ad_1] EUREKA, Calif .– There were several incidents of opioid overdose at the Humboldt County Correctional Center over…
July 21, 2021
$26 billion opioid settlement between drug companies, states predicted this week
[ad_1] Thousands of opioid crisis lawsuits against drug companies and major distributors are nearing completion, with the outlines…
July 20, 2021