Fighting addiction means taking a hard look at opioid prescribing
NSDUH only queried opioid misusers about opioid use disorder symptoms. After they changed the protocol and asked all ...
FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients.
FDA approves new, non-opioid painkiller Journavx
The drug, shown to be almost as effective as opioids for short-term pain, is the first fundamentally new kind of painkiller ...
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FDA approves 1st new class of opioid-free painkillers in over 20 years
The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids.
What is Non-Opioid Pain Medication? Journavx Approved by FDA
The new non-opioid drug has been approved for the treatment of severe pain, such as that following surgery or an injury.
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Opioid Crisis: Grading the Progress of National Initiatives
Drug experts Drs. Volkow and McLellan set out a road map to reverse the opioid epidemic in 2016. Find out how we're doing now ...
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Wake County EMS Frontline Heroes Use Revolutionary Approach to Tackle Opioid Crisis with On-the-Spot Treatment
Wake County EMS's MOUD program successfully integrates buprenorphine treatment for opioid use in prehospital care.
More substance use treatment and mental health care through Medicaid could lower deaths
Many people who need mental health treatment also have a drug or alcohol problem but few in SC Medicaid get both. A new ...
Bicycle Health reached profitability as it raised $16.5 million to scale virtual opioid use disorder treatment to more patients nationally
The virtual opioid use disorder treatment platform reached profitability in Q4 2024 and strengthened its leadership with the ...
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Mindfulness-Based Groups Tied to Significant Reduction in Opioid Craving
For adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving buprenorphine, a mindfulness-based group is similar to a recovery support ...
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Kennesaw State’s Wellstar School of Nursing receives $1.2 million grant for opioid disorder training
As Georgia navigates a widespread opioid addiction crisis, researchers in Kennesaw State University’s Wellstar School of ...
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller, Journavx: 'No Addiction Potential'
One participant in the drug trial for Journavx said it eliminated her pain without making her feel loopy or nauseous, which ...