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Opioid Crisis Among Millennials Led to Increased Overdose Death?
Mar 12, 2018 6 min

Opioid Crisis Among Millennials Led to Increased Overdose Death?

The opioid crisis has swept across the country over the past decade and continues to ravage communities in both urban and rural areas. Millennials are particularly hard hit by the opioid epidemic, leading to a sharp spike in the death rate in this age demographic. Opioid crisis among millennials should be addressed.

Olivia Bennett 0
Opioid Use Related Pulmonary Conditions and Risks
Feb 26, 2018 5 min

Opioid Use Related Pulmonary Conditions and Risks

Although a large amount of research has focused on addiction and overdose-related to opioid abuse, the other medical risks associated with opioid use are less well characterized. Now, emerging research demonstrates the link between opioid use and pulmonary conditions i.e. lung health.

Noah Richardson 0
Drug Overdose Deaths 2016 - Advice, Statistics and CDC Report Analysis
Jan 22, 2018 6 min

Drug Overdose Deaths 2016 - Advice, Statistics and CDC Report Analysis

The drug overdose related deaths continue to soar since 2016. It all seems to be fueled by the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis in the United States simmered for years before many lawmakers and citizens took notice. Now, as the drug overdose epidemic bubbles over into every sector.

Michael Turner 0
Prescription Drugs for Pain
Jan 17, 2018 7 min

Prescription Drugs for Pain

Pain prescription drugs, known as opioids or narcotics, can provide individuals with relief from severe discomfort. However, the use of these medications comes with a high risk of addiction. In fact, prescription drug abuse has been on the rise over the past several years. Learn more about the facts.

Mia Hughes 0
Sublocade Monthly Opioid Injection Approval
Dec 12, 2017 4 min

Sublocade Monthly Opioid Injection Approval

Sublocade ™ was announced approved on November 30th, 2017, by the FDA as a new tool for opioid treatment. It is a new formulation of the medication buprenorphine, an addiction fighting molecule.

Charlotte Evans 0
8 Heroes Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Nov 24, 2017 6 min

8 Heroes Fighting the Opioid Crisis

8 heroes fighting the opioid crisis are featured in this post. While the opioid crisis continues for much of America, many people are fighting for the well-being of those suffering from opioid addiction.

Grace Coleman 0
Drug Addiction - Is There a Cure?
Nov 22, 2017 4 min

Drug Addiction - Is There a Cure?

There is a cure for drug addiction but drug treatment should focus on the whole person and not just the addiction. Learn more about drug addiction here.

Charlotte Evans 0