Academic Medicine Leads Efforts to Address the Opioid Epidemic – AAMC – April 30, 2019
AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch, MD, lauds the nation’s medical school and teaching hospitals for their multifaceted efforts to tackle pain management and opioid use disorder. Read More.
Former Twin Cities Dentist Settles Suit Alleging He Gave Opioids to Employee, Son – StarTribune – April 28, 2019
A onetime Maplewood dentist has agreed to a financial settlement in connection with allegations that he funneled hundreds of opioid painkiller doses through illegal prescriptions to an employee and his own son, among others. Read More.
Opioids in the Spotlight On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – CBS Minnesota – April 26, 2019
As the U.S. continues battling the opioid crisis, public agencies all over America on Saturday will give people a chance to rid their homes of unneeded drugs that sit in their medicine cabinets. Read More.
Opioid Overdose Deaths 2017
Nonfatal Overdose Hospital Treated 2017
Prescribing Practices Opioid Prescriptions 2017
Hospitalization Rate for Opioid Use Disorder
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Synthetic Drugs: Every Batch is a Mystery Download Text Transcript According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic drugs include any substance that aims to mimic the effects of illegal chemicals and may contain stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic properties. Sold in convenience stor...
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Did you know that there are more than 200 identified synthetic drugs? Because of frequent product name changes, indirect labeling and the use of untested, often undetectable chemical, synthetic drugs are particularly dangerous. Know the dangers and stay informed.
Synthetic drug use can cause extreme anxiety or paranoia, and can also cause significant changes in motivation, hobbies, and relationships.
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There are factors that may help prevent a substance use disorder, such as belonging to a community, caring family/friends, a positive self-identity and a safe environment. By helping to cultivate a positive and welcoming community, you can help encourage recovery to those living with synthetic...
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