Higher dose may get people to stick with opioid treatment
A new study suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.
A new study suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.
Interviews with unhoused people who’ve recently experienced opioid overdose indicate ways to approach places like “Mass and Cass” in Boston.
Interviews with unhoused people who’ve recently experienced opioid overdose indicate ways to approach places like “Mass and Cass” in Boston.
New research indicates morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain.
New research indicates morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain.
“Our findings suggest that restoring easier access to opioid pain medications may protect against fatal overdoses.”
The number of fatal overdoses was two-fold higher than expected within 7 days and 500 meters of an opioid-related incident in which police seized drugs.
More than 80% of New Yorkers who inject drugs test positive for the opioid fentanyl, but only 18% report using it intentionally.
Prenatal exposure to opioids affects the development of important circuits in the brain and spinal cord that control breathing.
Prenatal exposure to opioids affects the development of important circuits in the brain and spinal cord that control breathing.