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Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drug abuse is consuming prescription medications in a way different from that as prescribed by the doctor. It is becoming a colossal health problem which can lead to addiction and even death.

How Opioids Poison Family Bonds?

How Opioids Poison Family Bonds?

Opioid misuse doesn't just harm individuals—it endangers families. Early policy action can reduce domestic violence and restore peace at home.

Synthetic Opioid Surge: Fentanyl Poisonings in Children Spike

Synthetic Opioid Surge: Fentanyl Poisonings in Children Spike

Fentanyl crisis worsens: Child poisonings surge due to synthetic opioids. National data shows alarming rise over 8 years.

Opioid Prescriptions: Pain Relief Today, More Hospital Visits Tomorrow

Opioid Prescriptions: Pain Relief Today, More Hospital Visits Tomorrow

Beware! Emergency Department opioid prescriptions pose a low risk but may increase hospital visits and future opioid use.

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How Brain Chemistry Drives Anorexia: The Opioid Link

How Brain Chemistry Drives Anorexia: The Opioid Link

Discover how changes in opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may influence anorexia nervosa, affecting appetite, anxiety, and depression.

Can Common Painkillers Be Safer and More Effective Than Opioids

Can Common Painkillers Be Safer and More Effective Than Opioids

Discover how acetaminophen and ibuprofen outperform opioids in managing pain after wisdom tooth extraction.

App-Powered Recovery: A New Hope for Opioid Addiction

App-Powered Recovery: A New Hope for Opioid Addiction

Explore how smartphone apps combined with medication improve opioid addiction treatment, reducing opioid use and increasing patient retention.

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Digital Detox: App-Based Solution for Opioid Addiction

Digital Detox: App-Based Solution for Opioid Addiction

Patients using a smartphone app combining behavioral therapy, peer support, and medication reduced opioid use by 35% compared to those treated with medication alone.

Lower Suicide Rates Among Opioid Dependent Patients on Treatment

Lower Suicide Rates Among Opioid Dependent Patients on Treatment

Treating opioid use disorder with methadone or buprenorphine significantly reduces suicide rates among individuals with opioid dependence, reports a Scottish study.

Combating Opioid Addiction With Synthetic Oxytocin

Combating Opioid Addiction With Synthetic Oxytocin

Synthetic oxytocin combined with opioids as a safer alternative for pain management, aiming to reduce both pain and the risk of addiction in older adults.

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Reduce Opioid Overprescribing to Curb Misuse and Overdose

Reduce Opioid Overprescribing to Curb Misuse and Overdose

Opioid consumption was generally low, with half of the patients taking fewer than five tablets, and usage varied significantly depending on the type of pain condition.

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Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview

Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview

The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.

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