Carfentanil: A New Killer on the Loose
While many accidental overdoses last year involved Fentanyl, there is an even more dangerous drug hitting the streets, Carfentanil.
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Is Medical Marijuana An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction?
Dr. Randall Dwenger, explores the debate around medical marijuana as a treatment for opioid addiction. Does he believe medical marijuana can be a pathway to recovery?
Read moreWhat the New Surgeon General Report Means for Addiction
The latest Surgeon General Report from Dr. Murthy highlights how frequently substance use disorders and opioid overdoses occur. Here are his recommendations for fighting addiction.
Read moreMacklemore Helps Obama Tackle Opioid Epidemic Awareness
Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore and President Barack Obama teamed up last weekend to talk about the national opioid addiction crisis by calling for Congress to increase funding for…
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Obama Holds Conference on the Nation’s Growing Opioid Problem
At a West Virginia conference, Obama addressed the opioid epidemic, the role of prescription drugs, and different initiatives the government would take to reduce the public health crisis.
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