Decrease in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids Noted
From 2017 to 2018, there were decreases in overdose death rates involving all opioids, prescription opioids, and heroin, while rates involving synthetic opioids increased.
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Naloxone Therapeutic Equivalent in Prefilled Syringes Now Available
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the availability of Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Narcan.
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Increase Health Risks in Drug Injectors
Among PWID, opioid withdrawal symptoms are associated with increased health risks.
Few Youths Receive Addiction Treatment After Opioid Overdose
Less than one-third of youths surviving an opioid overdose receive timely addiction treatment.
CDC Data May Be Underreporting Scope of Overdose Deaths
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may be underreporting overdose deaths caused by opioids and other drugs.
How to Avoid Opioid Addiction After Surgery
If you prescribe opioids to your patients, be sure to help them avoid addiction.
Stigma Among Individuals Seeking Treatment for Opioid Abuse
Self-stigma and perceived stigma were shown to be highest among people with opioid use disorders who have previously entered detoxification programs or who have recently injected drugs.
Easier Access to Naloxone in Louisiana, Utah
Standing orders for naloxone allow it to be dispensed to laypeople without a patient-specific prescription.
Identifying Patients With Higher Methadone Dose Requirements
Polymorphism at the level of drug receptors, transporters, or other proteins involved in drug metabolism or action may have an impact on the effect of a drug.
Understanding the Biology of Addiction to Optimize Treatments
Dr Koob and colleagues hope that the comprehensive measures presented by the ANA will allow for future understanding of addiction origins at a biological level.
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