Enlarge this image The number of overdoses that involve both fentanyl and stimulants like cocaine and meth is growing fast. One way…
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Enlarge this image Back and neck pain affect millions of Americans. New research suggests that opioids may not make sense for treating…
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CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain
by Pien Huang November 3, 2022Enlarge this image The federal government’s new opioid prescribing guidelines may help doctors better manage patients with chronic pain who need consistent…
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HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When people who are addicted to opioids make the difficult decision to quit,…
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Prison For Forced Addiction Treatment? A Parent’s ‘Last Resort’ Has Consequences
by Deborah Becker April 20, 2019Enlarge this image The Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center in Plymouth houses men for court-mandated addiction treatment. Robin Lubbock/WBUR hide caption…
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Amid Opioid Prescriber Crackdown, Health Officials Reach Out To Pain Patients
by Blake Farmer April 19, 2019Enlarge this image Gail Gray suffers from degenerative disk disease and takes daily painkillers. Her pharmacist was arrested in a recent federal…
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Supporters Sue To Open Safe Injection Site In Philadelphia, Citing Religious Freedom
by Bobby Allyn April 13, 2019Enlarge this image Safehouse is considering locating in this block of Hilton Street in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. The proposed facility…
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HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Expectant moms often try to plan as many aspects of their upcoming delivery…