The Canadian Press on MSN2d
Fentanyl has killed thousands. Here are some facts about the powerful opioid
Fentanyl has emerged as the primary cause of illicit drug deaths in Canada and the United States, and its trafficking has ...
Rutgers University18h
Study: Veterans Prescribed Opioids With Anti-Anxiety Medication Were at Higher Risk of Death
Veterans who were simultaneously prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) faced an ...
Rolling Out11d
5 alarming facts about painkillers you can’t ignore
From unexpected gender disparities to alarming teen statistics, discover essential facts about opioid medications that every ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
Facts about the powerful drug fentanyl
Fentanyl trafficking and deaths caused by the drug have been cited by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify his threat of steep tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. But the potent opioid also has ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
B.C. investigates ‘significant’ opioid diversion, including international trafficking
A recent B.C. Ministry of Health document says a "significant portion" of opioids prescribed by doctors and pharmacists are ...
The Baltimore Sun5d
Fighting addiction means taking a hard look at opioid prescribing
A recent study explodes the myth that the risk of addiction to prescription opioids exists only among patients abusing their opioids. Until recently, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health ...
FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
The FDA on Thursday approved a new class of pain medication that provides an alternative to opioids. It will be sold under ...
FDA approves new pain medicine as opioid alternative. What to know about Journavx
The FDA has approved Journavx, a pain medication, offering a safer alternative to opioids. Learn about its benefits and side ...
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication in two decades
The FDA has approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin, the first of its kind in 20 years.
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.
Verywell Health on MSN7d
New FDA-Approved Painkiller Is a Safer Alternative to Opioids
The FDA has approved a new type of painkiller that doesn't come with the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids.