New York’s Opioid Stewardship Act Upheld by Appeals Court
An appeals court determines drug makers and distributors should help fund addiction treatment.
Health & Medicine
Studies Shows FDA Unapproved Brain Boosters Can Be Dangerous
Researchers find dangerous unapproved ingredients in OTC supplements.
Smoking, Opioids Increase COVID-19 Probability, Problematic Symptoms
Researchers find tobacco and opioid use both increase an individual’s chances of contracting the coronavirus and worsen symptoms.
CDC Opioid Guidelines Focus on Prescribing, not Prevention
Addiction experts are advocating for the CDC’s opioid guidelines to be updated to include viable alternatives for pain management.
UPDATED: Cocaine Deaths Rising as Lacing with Fentanyl Becomes the Norm
Cocaine fatalities are on the rise right alongside opioid overdoses.
Michigan to Roll Out COVID-19 Wastewater Testing
Michigan announces plan to begin statewide testing of wastewater for COVID-19.
Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
Patients with sleep apnea are at increased risk of developing life-threatening coronavirus symptoms.
Pennsylvania Doctor Accused of Overprescribing Subsys
Doctor indicted on charges of overprescribing powerful opioid leading to two deaths.
CRISPR Prevents Fatal Overdoses but Doesn’t Address Addiction Causes
CRISPR may save a life, but it doesn’t fix society’s shortcomings when it comes to addiction.
Bell Law Firm Announces Launch of “Face the Jury” Podcast with Lloyd Bell
According to a recent study by physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital, medical malpractice causes approximately 250,000 deaths each year, making it the third leading cause of death in America.