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“I’m only going to try it one time.” Unfortunately, there are many teenagers and young adults who make such a declaration and don’t get the opportunity to say much more after unknowingly taking a lethal dose of fentanyl. Substance addiction has been a serious matter from one generation to the next, whether it’s been methamphetamines, […]

When we last left off in the saga of Purdue Pharma, makers of the notorious opioid OxyContin, the multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical company had recently declared bankruptcy amidst ongoing legal struggles. Purdue was embroiled in thousands of lawsuits brought by states, counties, cities, Native American tribes, and other plaintiffs alleging that they played a key role in […]

We’ve all heard the urban legend about razor blades being hidden in candy apples on Halloween. Each year, parents are warned about how drugs might wind up in their children’s sacks after a wholesome night of trick-or-treating. And now with the rise in rainbow fentanyl, should parents be even more concerned? Is there any truth […]

There’s no doubt about it. We are enduring many pains, hardships and sorrows during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The count of those who have contracted the disease continues to tick up. The number of people who have succumbed to it does too. But the misfortunes don’t stop there. Others indirectly relate to this vicious scourge. […]

What is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid painkiller that is often used to treat individuals who suffer from addiction to opioid drugs, such as heroin or prescription painkillers. When taken as prescribed, methadone can be very useful in treating opiate addiction, but it too can be addictive, as it is still an opiate. […]

Is the opioid crisis a recent phenomenon or did it unfold over time? According to a CNN timeline, the opioid problem surfaced in the 1860’s. During the Civil War, medics used morphine as an anesthetic when treating fighters wounded in battle. As a result, many soldiers became addicted to morphine. The next major date in […]

New Charges in the Opioid Arena  As the United States continues to endure the worst of the opioid epidemic, the nation has reached the point where it starts asking difficult questions. Like all those who’ve found themselves in crises of various types throughout history, there’s a watershed moment where one pauses, considers their situation, and […]

In April 2016, rock legend Prince, suffering from intense hip pain, consumed a Vicodin for relief. Shortly afterward, he overdosed and died at his Paisley Park estate. Investigators determined that the pill was counterfeit and laced with fentanyl and that Prince, in all likelihood, did not know it. That incident brought attention to fentanyl on […]

Well, the time has come at long last; the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped in to the opioid epidemic arena. And it did so by prescribing firm action regarding opioid research. The agency issued a mandate that applies to all manufacturers of opioid drugs. It requires them to conduct long-term studies for one express […]

What Is Tramadol Used For? Tramadol is a prescription opioid medication that is sold under the brand names Ultram, ConZip (an extended-release product), and Ultracet (a combination product with acetaminophen). It is prescribed for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Over 43 million prescriptions were written for tramadol in the United States in […]