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When Addiction and Mental Illness Collide
Many people with opioid use disorder (OUD) also have mental illness. Yet, they often do not receive appropriate treatment for either condition. “These illnesses, especially
Impact on the Elderly Population
Persons over the age of 65 are at the greatest risk for adverse effects from benzodiazepine drugs like Ativan (lorazepam) or Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam),
One pill can kill: Understanding the risks of fentanyl
As overdose deaths skyrocket, an addiction medicine specialist explains the drug’s dangers and urges community members to learn what they can do to save lives.
New Opioids Called Nitazenes May Be 20 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl
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
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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
What is the timeline for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
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
Pandemic Brought Surge in Fatal Drug Overdoses in U.S. Teens
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
DEA sounds alarm: At least 7 mass incidents of fentanyl overdoses nationwide since January
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,
This is the #1 Sign You Have an Opioid Addiction Problem
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
Fentanyl Overdose Involving West Point Cadets
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
Substance Abuse: 4 Behavioral Signs Your Loved One May Need Help
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
Benzodiazepine Abuse
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.