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Study identifies predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain

Study identifies predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Opioid use disorder treatment lowers risk of overdose after surgery, study finds

Opioid use disorder treatment lowers risk of overdose after surgery, study finds

University of Kentucky selected as the nationwide coordination center for NIH racial equity initiative

University of Kentucky selected as the nationwide coordination center for NIH racial equity initiative

Opioid prescribing limits may not worsen patient experience after common surgeries

Opioid prescribing limits may not worsen patient experience after common surgeries

Is "double jeopardy" of midlife and old age stalling America's life expectancy?

Is "double jeopardy" of midlife and old age stalling America's life expectancy?

Severe maternal morbidity, opioid use, and prior hospital care linked to pregnancy-associated deaths

Severe maternal morbidity, opioid use, and prior hospital care linked to pregnancy-associated deaths

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Drug overdose deaths disproportionately affect Americans without college education

Drug overdose deaths disproportionately affect Americans without college education

More schools stock overdose reversal meds, but others worry about stigma

More schools stock overdose reversal meds, but others worry about stigma

Rising temperatures could increase hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders

Rising temperatures could increase hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy.

Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy.

New study suggests higher buprenorphine doses could help save lives

New study suggests higher buprenorphine doses could help save lives

Experts provide guidance on opioid management in individuals with cancer-related pain

Experts provide guidance on opioid management in individuals with cancer-related pain

Study: Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020

Study: Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

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