8-2-2018 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

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Rising Number of Benzodiazepine Prescriptions a Hidden Epidemic: Expert

Doctors are prescribing large amounts of benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Ativan, which can cause deadly complications, an expert tells NBC News.

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Opioid Prescriptions Remain High, Especially in Elderly With Chronic Pain

Opioid prescriptions remain high despite increased awareness of the opioid epidemic and awareness of the drugs’ risks, a new study finds.

Back Pain Shot Used as Alternative to Opioids Carries Severe Risks

Some doctors looking for alternatives to opioids to treat back pain are using an injectable drug that carries risks of injury and complications, according to The New York Times.

Methadone Linked With Lower Rates of Death in Those with Criminal History

People with a criminal conviction who have a history of opioid addiction may be less likely to die of an overdose or other causes when they are being treated with methadone, a new study concludes.

Poll Finds Strong Support for Medical Marijuana

A new poll finds 85 percent of American adults believe marijuana should be legalized for medical use, HealthDay reports.