Category Archives: drugs

drugs, Insight, Medical Care, Treatment

People Seeking Drug Treatment Weren’t Ready for the Pandemic—Here’s What We Learned About Relapse and Recovery

Posted on by yun
10
Oct

Before COVID-19 took hold, the nation was already gripped by a different epidemic fueled by opioid use. When the two collided, recovering addicts and their support systems suffered. When Jamie Brown first experimented with Percocet, she couldn’t have foreseen the turbulent journey it would lead her on. At 28 years old, she wasn’t a stranger […]

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drugs, Insight

Brightly Colored ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Is Being Used to Target Young Adults, DEA Warns

Posted on by yun
10
Oct

Officials highlight alarming trend of ‘highly addictive’ and ‘potentially deadly’ colorful fentanyl being used to drive addiction among young users. A new, disturbing development in the world of synthetic drugs has come to light, as health officials and law enforcement agencies across the United States have issued urgent warnings about a dangerous substance known as […]

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Addiction, Disorder, drugs, Insight, Medical Care, Opioid

What Are Nitazenes? Synthetic Opioids Linked to Rise in Deadly Overdoses

Posted on by yun
10
Oct

Some types of nitazenes are up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently sounded the alarm about a group of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes, which have been linked to a concerning surge in overdose deaths in Tennessee. This emerging crisis underscores the urgent need for […]

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Disorder, drugs, Medical Care, Opioid, Symptoms

11 Opioid Use Disorder Symptoms That Suggest Someone May Need Help

Posted on by yun
10
Oct

The condition can be mild, moderate, or severe. Opioid use disorder, a complex and challenging chronic condition, often begins innocuously with a legitimate prescription for pain relief. Whether it’s the aftermath of wisdom tooth extraction or a bout of debilitating back pain, the likelihood is that the prescribed medication falls within the opioid category, including […]

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drugs, Medical Care, Medications

What You Need to Know About a Promising New Alzheimer’s Drug

Posted on by yun
06
Sep

Plaques in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, and the investigational drug aducanumab, which is now sold under the brand name aduhelm, has demonstrated some promise in this regard. Memory loss and cognitive decline are thought to be caused, at least in part, by these plaques, which are made of amyloid-beta protein. According […]

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Addiction, drugs, Medical Care, Opioid

8 Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Overdose and What to do?

Posted on by yun
27
Aug

If a person shows these signs, consider it an emergency and act quickly. Prescription opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, along with synthetic variants like fentanyl, are legally available, while illicit opioids like heroin are obtained illegally. Despite their varying side effects, a common peril unites all opioids: the potential for overdose. Between 2021 and […]

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drugs, Flu, Medical Care

When to Take Tamiflu, According to a Doctor

Posted on by yun
20
Aug

We’ve gathered the facts on this pricey and controversial drug. Each year, as the flu season approaches, the inclination to seek information on potential remedies for the flu becomes apparent. This search for guidance may lead to spending a substantial amount of time consulting various sources, such as online platforms, to ascertain suitable medications to […]

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drugs

CDC Releases New Prescription Opioid Guidelines for Treating Pain

Posted on by yun
19
Jul

CDC Releases New Prescription Opioid Guidelines for Treating Pain The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers, aiming to provide more flexible and individualized approaches to pain care. The guidelines no longer include a recommended ceiling for opioid dosage and encourage healthcare providers to consider non-opioid therapies […]

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Chronic, drugs

14 Drug-Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain

Posted on by yun
19
Jul

14 Drug-Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain It is not always necessary to resort to opioid prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines in order to find relief from chronic pain. It’s never simple to cope with suffering. However, at least you can rest easy knowing that the discomfort you’re feeling right now is just transitory whether it’s […]

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drugs

Opioid Side Effects

Posted on by yun
19
Jul

Opioid Side Effects: Short-term and Long-term Impact on the Body All medications, including opioids, have potential side effects that need to be considered. The distinction lies in the fact that opioids, unlike many other commonly used medications, have a high risk of addiction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration cautions that this addiction risk […]

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