The Opioid Overuse Epidemic: What Providers Can DoEmily Friedman
Back in the late 1990s, healthcare providers were unsure about prescribing opioid painkillers due to the risk of addiction. However, pharmaceutical companies reassured them that the drugs were not addictive. That led to the painkillers being prescribed with increasing frequency in a wide range of si...
Opioid overdoseFamily medicineChronic painOxycodoneA 35-year-old male construction worker presents to his family physician a week after "tweaking" his back while on the job. He has some lumbar back pain bilaterally, but what really concerns him is......
The recent opioid epidemic has been associated with new opioid formulations approved by the FDA in the 1990s. Unfortunately, what we are seeing now is unprecedented. At least 2 million people are addicted to prescriptionpainmedications. At least another 600,000 are addicted to heroin. Q. How di...
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He looks set to declare America's epidemic of opioid misuse a national emergency.1 But the history of this epidemic is a masterclass in unintended consequences, and the big question now is what Trump and his administration choose to do next. The scale of the epidemic is not in doubt. The...
In this article, we will explore the nature of opioid use disorder, its causes and risk factors, as well as effective treatment options available to combat this growing epidemic. By shedding light on the various aspects of this issue, we hope to contribute to a greater understanding and ultima...
What Role Has Emergency Medicine Played in the Opioid Epidemic? Partner in Crime or Canary in the Coal Mine?: Answers to the March 2018 Journal Club Questions Barrett, Tyler W,Bellew, Shawna D - 《Annals of Emergency Medicine》 被引量: 0发表: 2018年 ...
a "US-style opioid epidemic" caused by a medicine that "destroys lives". This is not an equitable comparison, givenhundreds of thousandsof Americans have died due to opioids. These reports may only serve to cause undue panic about the drug, especially among those who have been prescribed it...
families and communities. Addiction disrupts relationships, creates emotional turmoil, and contributes to economic and social challenges that can span generations. Understanding these consequences is essential for breaking the cycle of substance abuse and building healthier, more resilient families and ...