A potent synthetic opioid class called nitazenes has been discovered after people overdosed on them. The nitazene class of medication was created over 60 years ago as a potential pain-relief medication, according to the WHO. Medical experts say this opioid may be up to 20 times more powerful than fentanyl. Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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On May 10, we are raising public awareness about the growing fentanyl public health crisis. People are dying at alarming rates due to illegally made fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid. Get the facts and share them widely. Read the full article Share Follow Us Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
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Alcohol withdrawal refers to a condition that may occur when an individual with alcohol use disorder suddenly stops or significantly reduces their alcohol consumption. A person may notice initial symptoms after a few hours that could last for up to a week or longer. Individuals with alcohol withdrawal syndrome may experience nausea, anxiety, extreme fatigue,
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Drug overdose deaths among America’s teens have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and not because drug use is more common, researchers report. In 2020, overdose deaths among adolescents nearly doubled, compared with 10 years before the pandemic. They rose another 20% in the first six months of 2021, a new study finds. “Teen drug use rates
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Anne Milgram is sounding the alarm about a rise in fentanyl-related mass overdose deaths. In a memo issued to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, she states, “The DEA is seeing a nationwide spike in fentanyl-related mass-overdose events involving three or more overdoses occurring close in time at the
The current opioid epidemic is often dated to the late 1990s, when Oxycontin came to market and there was a push to more aggressively treat chronic non cancer pain. While true in some respects, the bigger reality is that this is the nation’s third major opioid epidemic dating back to the late 1880s. One implication
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Police in Florida have made an arrest in connection with fentanyl overdoses that involved U.S. Military Academy cadets at a Florida vacation home during spring break. Police in Wilton Manors, FL — which is north of Fort Lauderdale in the Miami metropolitan area — said six men and a woman overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine and
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When people are confronted about their substance abuse, they often underestimate how much and how often they use. If you’re wondering whether a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, changes in behavior can signal something is wrong. Here are some key signs to look for when assessing a loved one’s need for outside help.
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Benzodiazepine abuse is more common than you may think. Left untreated, abusing these drugs can negatively impact your relationships, career, and your physical and emotional health. Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers. Familiar names include Valium and Xanax. They are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. When people
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“Substance abuse” and “addiction” are closely-related terms, but there are key distinctions between them. Learn how to recognize the differences between the two. In everyday conversation, the distinction between substance abuse and drug addiction can sometimes be ambiguous. However, while both substance abuse and addiction can have detrimental effects on your life, not everyone who
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