In this post, we cover the 5 opioid drugs parents should watch for. As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, unprecedented numbers of adults and older Americans are caught in the crossfire, developing substance abuse problems related to heroin or prescription medications. Unfortunately, children and teenagers often become lost in the narrative about the…
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Overdose deaths continue to skyrocket as the opioid epidemic rages on, and recently, U.S. News and World Report reported that Fentanyl is one of the leading causes of overdose fatalities. In 2016, more than 30 percent of all overdose deaths were caused by Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. This is compared to only 8 percent…
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Excerpt of Chicago Evening Post article on Waismann Method’s take on the US efforts to curtail opioid crisis. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. April 11, 2018 – The Opioid Crisis has been brewing beneath the surface for decades, but it’s only been in recent years that people have begun to realize the magnitude of its impact on society. With…
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Opioids contributed to more than 50,000 deaths in the United States in 2016, according to the recent figures from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Some of these deaths are unintentional, while others chose to end their lives by committing suicide. Determining how many opioid overdose deaths are actually a suicide is tricky…
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For decades, the life expectancy in the United States rose steadily due to improvements in vaccination rates, access to healthcare, and maternal mortality. Now, for the first time since the 1960s, the overall life expectancy in the U.S. dropped for the second year in a row. The cause? The opioid crisis that swept across the…
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Opioids, including prescription painkillers and heroin, are best known for producing a sense of euphoria and numbness. These effects make opioid use initially seem desirable, though people who use opioids over long periods of time eventually develop a dependence on the drug. Although a large amount of research has focused on addiction and overdose related to opioid abuse,…
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Drug Overdose Deaths Continue to Soar in 2016, Fueled by the Opioid Crisis The opioid crisis in the United States simmered for years before many lawmakers and citizens took notice. Now, as the drug overdose epidemic bubbles over into every sector of American society, public health officials scramble to find effective solutions. A new report…
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What are Pain Prescription Drugs Pain prescription drugs, known as opioids or narcotics, can provide individuals with relief from severe discomfort. However, the use of these medications comes with a high risk of addiction. In fact, prescription drug abuse has been on the rise over the past several years. Learn more about the facts and…
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Prescription drugs for pain, known as opioids or narcotics, can provide individuals with relief from severe discomfort. However, the use of these medications comes with a high risk of addiction. In fact, prescription drugs abuse has been on the rise over the past several years. Learn more about the facts and figures behind this growing problem.
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The opioid crisis gained national attention over the past few years. It was discussed in the presidential race, the halls of Congress, and in households across the country. Now, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) details the alarming spike in opioid overdose deaths over the past few years. Although…
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