Medications
Once-resistant rural court officials begin to embrace medications to treat addiction
Rachel Solomon and judges hadn't been on the best of terms. Then Judge O. Duane Slone "dumbfounded" her.
Jul 6, 2023
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Medications
Easier access to opioid painkillers may reduce opioid-related deaths
Increasing access to prescription opioid painkillers may reduce opioid overdose deaths in the United States, according to a new Rutgers study.
Jun 27, 2023
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Addiction
Fatal overdoses increase after police seize drugs, study finds
For decades, efforts by police to seize illicit drugs have been a cornerstone strategy for disrupting drug markets and removing drugs from communities. But there's an unintended outcome when opioids are seized, a new study ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Addiction
Treatment for opioid use disorder rises after Medicare OKs methadone coverage
The use of methadone among Medicare beneficiaries to treat opioid use disorder increased sharply after the program began covering the drug, with evidence suggesting the change created new treatment rather than displacing ...
May 20, 2023
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Medications
Think you need an opioid? Here are questions to ask your doctor
It's important to ask questions when your doctor or dentist writes you a new prescription.
May 15, 2023
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Addiction
Physicians push for standard-of-care opioid treatment for incarcerated patients
In a recently published commentary, UK HealthCare physicians call for standard-of-care treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among patients who are incarcerated.
May 12, 2023
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Medications
DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday issued a six-month extension for people seeking to fill controlled medication prescriptions via telehealth.
May 10, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic, finds new study
Women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic filled significantly more prescriptions for opioid medications, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Apr 3, 2023
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Medical research
E-health reduces patient pain, opioids in clinical study
An online "e-health" program helped more people with chronic pain reduce their opioid medications and pain intensity than a control group that had only regular treatment in a recent clinical study.
Apr 3, 2023
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Medications
Video: Three things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) nasal spray for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is a nasal spray version of naloxone, a rescue medicine that can be administered in the event of an opioid ...
Mar 30, 2023
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