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Co-prescribed stimulants, opioids linked to higher opioid doses

The combination of prescribed central nervous system stimulants, such as drugs that relieve ADHD symptoms, with prescribed opioid medications is…

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World

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis

BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service BBC An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them…

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Continuing vs. discontinuing opioid medications prescriptions for adults with chronic pain

Chronic pain is complex and difficult to treat. Prescribing opioid pain medications has become controversial but may help some patients.…

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What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

When President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, one of his stated rationales was to force…

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An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?

Then, in November, with the election of Donald Trump and the Republicans’ return to power in Congress, the question of…

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Patients with anorexia have elevated opioid neurotransmitter activity in the brain

A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the…

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Here’s how states are spending their opioid settlement funds : Shots

John Greene and his counselor Emily Georgia at Family & Children’s Counseling Services in Cortland, N.Y. Greene is four months…

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CBD

Cannabis Impact On Opioid Prescriptions In Utah

Insights from recent research in Utah regarding the impact of cannabis on opioid prescriptions of patients with chronic pain showed…

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Health

Philadelphia criticized for how it’s spending millions from opioid lawsuits : Shots

Workers with Lyon Contracting Services install new windows in Tiffany’s home in Kensington, a Philadelphia neighborhood that has been heavily…

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12 states promise to open the books on their opioid settlement funds. How are they doing? : Shots

A public art memorial project honors victims of the opioid crisis in Binghamton, New York, in August 2023. Money from…

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