Opioids are powerful drugs with a high risk for dependency. Taken in high doses, and/or with other substances can result in respiratory distress and death.
Orphines are new synthetic opioids showing up in pills and other drugs—some stronger than fentanyl. Learn signs of overdose, naloxone tips, and how to talk with your child.
A nonfatal overdose can reduce oxygen to the brain and cause lasting changes. Learn symptoms of brain injury after overdose, diagnosis, and how parents can help.
Scientists don't know much about medetomidine, also known as “dex.”. What is known is that people who sell drugs are mixing it more often with illegal opioids. This makes these already dangerous drugs even more harmful to people who use them.
State and local governments are reaching settlements with companies in an effort to hold the companies responsible for their roles in fueling the opioid crisis.
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with philanthropist and author Cammie Wolf Rice. Cammie shares the heartbreaking story of her son Christopher’s fatal overdose at age 32, following an opioid prescription that led to more than a decade of addiction.
When we talk about harm reduction, we are not asking our loved ones to use substances less or to stop altogether; rather, we want them to be safe. Having these conversations can be difficult, but communication strategies like the Information Sandwich can help.
Developed in Switzerland, the Bernese Method allows your loved one to continue using their opioid of choice at first, while adding in small, increasing doses of buprenorphine at the same time. This gradual approach has led to promising results, as patients report the process to be more manageable and less overwhelming.
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