Tag: Opioids
Stimulant Involvement in Opioid OD Death Higher for Those in Physically Demanding Jobs
Highest percentage of cocaine co-involvement seen in industries that are less physically strenuous
Opioid Rx in the ED Slightly Raises Risk for Future Opioid Use, Hospitalization
Opioid prescriptions in the emergency department linked to small increases in hospital admission and subsequent opioid prescription use
Distribution of Opioid Meds Lower in Majority Non-White Communities
In a recent study, majority non-White communities had at least 40 percent lower mean adjusted per-capita distribution than majority White communities
1999 to 2021 Saw Rise in Methamphetamine-Related Mortality
This trend may be driven by increases in heroin and synthetic opioids coinvolvement
At-Home Disposal Kits Increase Self-Disposal Rates of Opioids
Findings seen for orthopedic surgery patients provided an opioid disposal kit at discharge
DOJ Alleges CVS Facilitated Unlawful Sales, Violating Federal Opioid Regulations
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint against CVS...
U.S. Overdose Deaths Fell 17% in Just One Year
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In news that suggests the U.S. opioid epidemic may be easing, drug overdose...
New U.S. Overdose Death Numbers Show ‘Sustained’ Decline
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- After decades of battling the opioid epidemic, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday that...
Smoking Tied to Increased Opioid Use
Higher levels of smoking also tied to pain-related work limitations and worse self-reported health, mental health
Methadone Tied to Lower Risk for Discontinuation Versus Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Risk for mortality while receiving treatment was similar between medications
