How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
(THE CONVERSATION) After nearly a decade of almost year-over-year increases in overdose deaths, the tide may finally be turning in Philadelphia.
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How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
Buprenorphine, an FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder, reduces withdrawal and cravings for fentanyl. What’s more, it decreases overdose risk by more than 50%. Finally, the ...
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How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade, and what may be behind a recent downturn
These additives lengthen the duration of the effect, mitigate withdrawal symptoms and possibly reduce the amount of fentanyl needed per dose. Some evidence from animal studies shows that xylazine ...
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After 70 years of service, the need for LICADD continues to grow amid local opioid crisis
LICADD has been addressing substance use for nearly 70 years, but that fight is not stopping, nor is it's intensity lessening ...
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Opioid Deaths Triple in Philly: Recent Downturn Analyzed
Buprenorphine, an FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder, reduces withdrawal and cravings for fentanyl. What's more, it decreases overdose risk by more than 50%. Finally, the consequences of ...
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder ...
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They were ‘loving people’: Five parents try to make sense of their children’s opioid deaths, advocate for change
Deborah MacDonald’s son Brodie, 28, was “one of the most loving people” and a “creative soul.” He made beautiful music and ...
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Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Fentanyl is powerful synthetic opioid that can be up to 100 times more potent than morphine. It can be prescribed in formal medical settings to relieve severe pain and treat breakthrough pain when ...