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opioid abuse
Much Stronger Than Fentanyl, Nitazenes Present Looming Crisis
Overdose victims require multiple doses of Naloxone due to strength of nitazene opioids.
Over-the-Counter Opioid: The Dangers of Unregulated Tianeptine Use
Overdoses from tianeptine—also known as “gas station heroin”—are on the rise as the FDA calls for a crackdown.
FDA Approves the First Test to Identify Risk of Opioid Addiction
The AvertD test uses a cheek swab to identify markers of potential opioid addiction.
‘Chinese-Made’ Opioids 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl Kill 54
Warnings issued after large quantities of highly addictive synthetic drugs called nitazenes were seized in a police raid and found in prescription drugs.
Virginia Doctor Sentenced to 40 Years for Illegally Prescribing Half a Million Opioid Doses in 2 Years
A Virginia doctor was this week sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for illegally prescribing about half a million doses of highly addictive opioids.
Opioid Epidemic: Congress Approves 18 Bills to Tackle Problem, But No Funding
Focused on battling addiction, providing treatment, and teaching prevention, the bills laid out plans and legislation, but not funding.
