Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal timeline can last 1 to 3 weeks. Opioids are a class of drugs originally developed to manage...

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

The Guardian

We look at the use of the drugs after a study found millions of people are at risk after being prescribed them

How opioid painkillers work, why they are addictive and how to avoid dependency

Newly identified compound enhances naloxone’s potency and duration, according to a mouse study. The ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. claims tens of thousands of lives annually. Naloxone, known by its brand name Narcan, has been instrumental in saving numerous lives by reversing opioid overdoses. However, the emergence of new, more potent opioids is making it increasingly challenging for first responders to revive individuals who overdose.

Breakthrough Research Supercharges Naloxone’s Power Against Deadly Opioids

The Independent

Concerns have been raised about the proportion of people who are hooked on opioid pain killers, after a large new analysis suggested that many people who take the drugs could become addicted.The new study suggests that almost one in ten people who start a long-term course of pain medication which contains opioids can become dependent on the drugs.And up to one in three display behaviours of addiction.Prescription drugs which contain opioids include tramadol, codeine, oxycodone, morphine, methadone and fentanyl, among others.If you have been taking pain medication for longer than three months, it’s time to book a pain review with...

Concern over number of patients addicted to opioid pain killers

Nalmefene can reduce the effects of opioid overdoses, like low BP, when administered quickly. Zurnai was supported by safety and pharmacokinetic studies and is available by prescription only. The FDA approved Zurnai, the first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector, for emergency treatment of opioid overdose in adults and youth aged 12 years...

FDA approves nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector for opioid overdose

The Atlantic

Last year the U.S. had about 81,000 overdose deaths involving opioids. The tally since 1999 is at least 645,000. Though the culprits have changed over the years—first it was prescription opioids, then heroin, then synthetics like fentanyl—the loss of life has been constant, so much so that it can be difficult to imagine contemporary American life without an opioid epidemic.

The Drug That Could Help End the Opioid Epidemic

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. This short-acting drug cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled when mixed into other drugs, making it particularly dangerous.

Fentanyl: Understanding the Danger and How to Avoid Overdose

The World Health Organization has issued a Medical Product Alert refering to one batch of falsified Oxymorphone Hydrochloride 40mg, detected in the unregulated supply chain in Finland. Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. WHO said that laboratory analysis of samples of the falsified...

WHO Identifies Contaminated Pain Killer Opioid In Finland

The following is a summary of “General practitioners’ and community pharmacists’ beliefs and practices on opioids for non-malignant pain,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by Koerkamp et al. In Europe, a notable increase in opioid consumption has been observed, primarily driven by prescriptions...

Exploring the Impact of GP and Pharmacist Perspectives on Opioids for Non-Malignant Pain

MadameNoire

Pulmonary edema is a critical condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

Recognizing Pulmonary Edema: Key Warning Signs To Watch For

Health

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMany people live with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Generally, healthcare providers recommend therapy and antidepressants to help alleviate symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common kind of antidepressant prescribed for mental health conditions.While these medications are effective, stopping them can cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are typically temporary but can affect your body, behavior, and emotions.Physical Symptoms When you stop taking SSRIs, you may notice that your body starts to feel a bit different. Research estimates that about one in five people who stop taking...

Signs and Symptoms of SSRI Withdrawal

UPDATE: Nelly’s Attorney Says Rapper Was NOT Charged For Ecstasy Possession, Claims He Was ‘Targeted’. Update (Aug. 8, 2024): Nelly’s lawyer is clearing up the chatter about his arrest!. According to a statement from attorney Rosenblum Schwartz, the rapper was arrested for “no proof of insurance” stemming...

UPDATE: Nelly’s Attorney Says Rapper Was NOT Charged For Ecstasy Possession, Claims He Was ‘Targeted’

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

Parade

Doctors who prescribe it share their best tips.

The Number #1 Tip for Avoiding ‘Ozempic Nausea,' According to Doctors Who Prescribe It

The Conversation U.S.

Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North America led many health care providers to realize they relied too heavily on drugs to help patients manage their pain. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, a pain management specialist discusses...

Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis – podcast

This opioid withdrawal treatment is making sparks fly (Spark Biomedical’s version). Spark Biomedical, a small medical device company, is distributing a drug-free, wearable tool that can treat opioid withdrawal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and anxiety. The Sparrow Ascent is an earpiece that delivers mild electric pulses to the...

Spark Biomedical distributes wearable, drug-free opioid withdrawal treatment

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Philadelphia, PA

As opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. rose dramatically from 2014 to today, both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, cemented reputations as hotspots of the crisis. In Philadelphia, over 1,170 people died of opioid overdoses in 2022, the last year for which complete data is available. More than 300...

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Why Aren’t More People Prescribed Opioid Use Disorder Medications?

Thousands of Americans struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD), and while there are three widely available drug treatments for OUD, only about one in five receive...

Why Aren’t More People Prescribed Opioid Use Disorder Medications?

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