FDA Advises Against 'Gas Station Heroin' Supplement Due to Health Risks; Why is Tianeptine Dangerous?

Medicine & Technology Jan 30, 2024

FDA advised consumers to avoid buying and taking tianeptine, or gas station heroin. Read to learn more.

'Smart Pill' Monitors Vital Signs From Inside the Body, Offering Accessible Care for Opioid Overdose Risk

Nov 20, 2023

Breakthrough smart pill technology monitors vital signs, aiding early overdose detection in a first-in-human study by West Virginia University. Check out more details in this article.

Blood Pressure Medicine Found To Contain Oxycodone; Manufacturer Recalls the Lot Following Warning From FDA

Oct 09, 2023

A batch of blood pressure medication was recalled after an oxycodone hydrochloride tablet was found on the production line. Learn more about it in this article.

Is Tramadol a Controlled Substance? Investigating the Classification of Opioid Pain Medication

Aug 18, 2023

Tramadol, a strong medication used in treating moderate to severe pain, has the potential for drug dependence and misuse. Learn more about its classification in this article.

Former Addict Shares Horrifying Experience With Zombie Drug That Melted Off Her Skin, Claims They Were Like ‘Lab Rats’

May 14, 2023

Tracey McCann got candid about her experience after using the flesh-eating zombie drug, otherwise known xylazine. Read to know the full story.

Eyeglasses With Specified Green Light Spectrum Filter Relieves Pain-Related Strains [Study]

Oct 25, 2022

A new study suggests that with the use of green glasses, Fibromyalgia patients can induce pain related anxiety. Know more about this news here. Read now!

Opioid Can Cause Gastrointestinal Tract Problems, Study Shows

Jul 06, 2022

Opioids like morphine can cause gastrointestinal tract infections, according to a new study. Read more to know how it happens.

Purdue Pharma Faces $2.15 Trillion Opioid Epidemic Lawsuit From 49 States

Aug 18, 2020

Purdue Pharma has filed bankruptcy in 2019 due to the hundreds of lawsuits against the company accusing it of fueling opioid crisis via its prescription painkiller drug OxyContin.

Proactive Prevention of Drug Abuse Requires Personalized Rehab Programs

Aug 14, 2020

Researchers from Penn State develop an AI algorithm to rule out causes of substance use among homeless youth. Personalized rehabilitation programs need to be developed so that the youth won't relapse after therapy.

Experts Call for Reduction of Opioid Prescriptions after C-Sections

Jun 05, 2019

The team highlight a pain management protocol called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, which has more commonly been implemented for other types of surgeries, including hysterectomies, but has been slower to be used broadly for cesarean deliveries

Opioid Crisis in Utah: Leading Cause of Pregnancy Related Death

May 09, 2019

Postpartum women who have previously or currently struggled with substance abuse are at a higher risk of overdosing

Opioid Awareness Campaign To Reduce Overdose, Addiction Risks Launched By Utah

May 01, 2017

A red sticker campaign to raise awareness about opioid was launched by Utah and will start on Monday.

Heroin Addicts Increasing In United States: Trump Creating Commission To Address Issue SpellCheck

Mar 30, 2017

The rate of addiction and dependence on heroin in the United States are currently increasing, what could be the government’s intervention to solve this?

Opioid Overdose Death Cases Soared

Feb 22, 2017

Cases of death due to Heroin overdosed has decreased while cases of Opioid overdosed is increasing.

Long Term Use Of Opioids Can Lead To Depression — Study

Jan 14, 2016

A study conducted on Opiod users of data gathered data from patients resulted to have the risk of onset depression.