Most Americans see opioid overdose as a serious crisis needing urgent action

Approximately 88% of adults view opioid overdose deaths as a very serious problem with high agreement across political groups ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Opioid-fighting windfall sitting unspent in Massachusetts municipal coffers

MORE THAN A YEAR NOW. THIS IS A STORY ABOUT NUMBERS, BUT IT’S REALLY A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE. PEOPLE RAVAGED BY THE OVERDOSE CRISIS. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, MORE THAN 4000 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM OPIOID ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

FDA Requires Class-Wide Label Changes to Address Opioid Risks

Findings from postmarketing studies showed long-term opioid use was associated with serious risks including misuse, addiction, and overdose. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring ...
The Scientist

How Naloxone Blocks Opioids at the Molecular Level

Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most important drugs in the United States’ fight against the opioid crisis. It reverses an opioid overdose nearly instantly, restarting ...
Gizmodo

Opioid Abuse in Pregnancy Surged in Recent Decades, Study Finds

Opioid abuse during pregnancy is on the rise, new research suggests—and that’s likely to endanger both expectant mothers and their children. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) ...