Deaths from prescription-opioid overdose have increased dramatically in the United States, quadrupling in the past 15 years. Efforts to improve pain management resulted … Continue Reading
Pain causes widespread suffering, disability, social displacement, and expense. Whether the issue is viewed from a moral, political, or public health perspective, pain … Continue Reading
A sharp rise in death rates among white middle-aged Americans has claimed nearly as many lives in the past 15 years as the spread of Aids in the US, researchers have … Continue Reading
C-SPAN: Dr. Andrew Kolodny talks about the scope of the prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic and the Obama administration’s efforts to combat it. … Continue Reading
The Huffington Post:
A quarter of patients given a short-term prescription for painkillers transitioned to long-term use.
We know how opioid addictions end: all … Continue Reading
AARP:
46 Americans overdose on painkillers each day — and the numbers are rising for those over 55
After years of suffering from a degenerative back condition, … Continue Reading
Forbes:
One grassroots group believes so – and its members say they’re not “politely and patiently” remaining quiet as the president’s administration continues to … Continue Reading
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