Will Narcan Vending Machines Work For Overdose Prevention?
Drug overdose deaths have been surging in the United States, largely due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. One of the most effective ways to prevent these deaths is to increase access ...
What To Know About The FDA’s Approval Of OTC Narcan
In recent years, drug overdose deaths in the United States have skyrocketed, primarily due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Studies show we can greatly reduce these deaths by increasing access to ...
Opioids Common Cause Of Child Poisoning
When you hear about the rise in opioid overdose deaths, you probably think of adults. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid painkillers have claimed hundreds ...
The Growing Problem Of Polydrug Use Among Drivers
When most people hear the phrase “driving under the influence of drugs,” they think of alcohol. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving causes about 32 ...
The Dangerous Surge Of Children Accidentally Eating Edible Marijuana
As more states legalize recreational marijuana (cannabis), more people are keeping marijuana edibles at home. These products often resemble regular treats, including gummies, chocolates, lollipops, and brownies. As a result, accidental ...
The Cost Of Opioid Misuse On The Healthcare System
Opioids are highly addictive pain medications. In the 1990s, their popularity skyrocketed. Since then, the United States has faced record-breaking rates of opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose. This crisis has taken ...
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