Utah Medical Doctor is Banned from Issuing Opioid Prescriptions
Dr. Sean Ponce is barred from prescribing controlled substances.
Health & Medicine
Young People are Self-diagnosing After Watching TikTok Videos
TikTok misinformation is leading to false mental health diagnoses.
New York Governor Signs Bill for College Housing Units to Have Narcan
College housing complexes will include opioid antagonists.
McKinsey Settles School, Local Government Opioid Cases
McKinsey reached an undisclosed deal with school districts and local governments concerning it’s role in the opioid crisis.
Fentanyl Problem Continues to Rise, Rainbow Pills Being Sold
As fentanyl continues to flood the U.S., the overdose rate continues to rise.
Opioid Funds Should be Spent on Prevention, Not End-Result Efforts
Combating the crisis is going to take preventive measures.
Nonprofit Hospital System Earnings Far Outweigh Community Benefits
Nonprofit and government-run healthcare systems are reporting high earnings and small benefit percentages.
Child Football Player Falls on Discarded Needle During Practice
9-year-old boy trips and falls on a used needle during practice.
Can Patients Sue for Adverse Drug Events Occurring During a Hospital Admission?
Patients have rights to expect delivery of consistent and specialized methods in their standard of care.
There is a Significant Connection between EDs and Substance Use
Data reveals a strong correlation between eating disorders and substance use disorders.