Study: GLP-1 RAs May Help Treat Alcohol & Opioid Use Disorder
Diabetes medication shows potential to dual as an addiction treatment option.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Unwashed Poppy Seeds Contain Opium, Can Lead to Addiction, Death
Poppy seeds may seem harmless, but they are causing court cases, addiction, and even death.
Tramadol & Other Opioids Have Wreaked Havoc on Nigeria
Lack of resources and regulations, coupled with ease of access, have caused the country’s growing problem.
Fentanyl Supply, Potency Declining, Yet Experts Remain Cautious
The fentanyl supply chain is drying up, while law enforcement efforts have increased, reducing overdose deaths.
Sheriff Helps to Introduce to Inmates Extended-Release Shot
Introducing an extended-release buprenorphine shot keeps inmates from overdosing immediately after release.
Arizona Drug Smuggler Caught with Fentanyl in Nashville
50lbs of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl were confiscated.
Researchers Significantly Shorten Drug Development Time
New method has the potential to shorten new drug discovery from months to just hours.
Drummond Distributes Opioid Settlement Funds to Cities, Counties
Oklahoma AG identifies areas within the state that will receive opioid distributor settlement funds.
Florida Man Claims Defective Surgical Robot Caused Fatal Tear in Wife’s Intestine
Attorneys for the estate of the late Sandra Sultzer claim that Intuitive Surgical Instruments failed to warn patients that its ‘da Vinci’ robot had a known defect that could cause it to “leak” electricity, potentially burning internal organs and causing other injuries.
OTC Tianeptine, AKA “Gas Station Heroin” a Major Health Concern
A very legal over-the-counter drug is causing significant issues, according to health experts.