Denver Health Finds Teens Need Better OUD Treatment
Teens are not getting proper ER treatment for opioid use.
Opioid Drugs
Australian Study Suggests Separating Prescription, Street Opioid Use
New research suggests street drugs, rather than prescriptions, are fueling the opioid crisis.
Most Americans Aren’t Getting the Opioid Treatment They Need
Many people aren’t getting the right OUD treatment, but telehealth may be improving outcomes.
FDA Approves Another Opioid Antagonist Nasal Spray – UPDATED
Opvee is approved by the federal agency to combat opioid overdoses.
Overdoses are on the Rise, Opioid Drugs are Primarily to Blame
Fentanyl and other potent opioids are mainly to blame for increase in overdose fatalities.
Remote Urine Screening Proves Useful for Virtual OUD Treatment
Remote urine screenings are effective but could be subject to tampering.
Delaware Approves $10 Million in Opioid Crisis Funding
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium awards funds for fighting the opioid epidemic.
Survey Sheds Light on Opinions of Worsening Opioid Crisis
Most people believe the opioid crisis is get worse, not better.
Doctors Try Innovative Ways to Combat Ever-growing Fentanyl Issue
The medical community is experimenting with different treatment methods to combat addiction crisis.
Minnesota Parents are Unintentionally Exposing Children to Drugs
Parents with substance use disorders are leaving fentanyl and other drugs within reach.