CDC Releases New Opioid Prescription Guidelines
After much criticism for previous guidelines, the CDC has proposed new recommendations for prescribing Opioids for pain relief.
Article Category: Fentanyl
The Deadly Link Between Social Media And Fentanyl Pills
Drug cartels are utilizing social media to sell deadly Fentanyl-laced pills. The drug is disguised as prescription pills and sold as such.
AI Tool Can Now Easily Identify Synthetic Drugs
An AI tool for detecting synthetic drugs has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia.
Overdose Deaths Exceed 100K, Fentanyl To Blame
Overdose deaths have climbed to an all-time high; Fentanyl is largely to blame. Read about the response and what Americans can do to help.
Biden Admin Signals Shift To Harm Reduction
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has outlined a vision for the Biden administration's drug policy, but there are obstacles.
Contingency Management Test To Pay Drug Users In California
Although a related bill was vetoed, a California funded contingency management pilot program will pay drug users to stay sober.
Michael K. Williams Never Hid His Addiction Struggles
Actor Michael K. Williams, who was found dead on Monday, was alway open about his addiction struggles to try and help others.
Drug Overdose Deaths Hit 93,331 Record High During Pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a record high of 93,331 in 2020.
Current Funding For Harm Reduction Programs
After an unprecedented amount of overdose deaths this past year, President Biden’s administration is prioritizing harm reduction programs.
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