3 Ohio nurses exposed to fentanyl in hospital treated with naloxone
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Even the slightest unintentional exposure to the drug could be dangerous. This fact was again reinforced when recently three nurses in an Ohio hospital became unconscious after a fentanyl exposure. All three of them had to be...
Trump declares opioid crisis a national emergency, directs agencies to respond to the crisis accordingly
President Donald Trump declared the burgeoning opioid crisis a national emergency on Aug. 10, 2017, paving the way for states and federal agencies to offer more resources and power to tackle the epidemic. The surprise announcement came barely two days after the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS),...
Addiction drug buprenorphine underused by primary care doctors in US, says survey
Primary care doctors in the United States are not prescribing the addiction drug buprenorphine to the extent they should to patients for addiction treatment, according to a recent survey. Buprenorphine is the first approved drug for use by doctors in treating opioid use disorder. Researcher Andrew Huhn, a postdoctoral...
Cleveland police discover huge cache of sedatives disguised as OxyContin
The Cleveland police recently stumbled upon a large consignment of the sedative pill carfentanil camouflaged as the pain medication OxyContin. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid analgesic used for tranquilizing large animals like elephants. After the detection, officials in northeast Ohio warned the people to be vigilant of counterfeit drugs....
NJ doctor arrested for writing forged prescriptions for opioids
A New Jersey doctor was recently arrested for allegedly writing forged prescriptions for painkillers and anxiety pills. The police said he was a part of a deeply entrenched drug ring operating in the area.
Ways to deal with sleep disruption induced by alcohol
Enjoying a good night’s sleep after a hearty drinking session is not always attainable. Some people believe that a peg or two sets the tone for an uninterrupted sleep through the night but it is mostly a conjecture that is grossly inaccurate.
How successful are blood tests in detecting marijuana levels in drivers
A Washington State Patrol trooper intercepted a driver on May 2017 on the suspicion that the man was driving under the influence (DUI). When the trooper, along with a Lynnwood police officer, pulled the driver over at 176th Street in Lynnwood, he found the driver to be intoxicated –...
Police arrest Aaron Carter for DUI and possession of marijuana
Singer and performer Aaron Carter (29) along with his girlfriend Madison Parker were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and possessing marijuana, in Cornelia, Georgia, on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Carter was taken into police custody for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia....
Nevada stores exhausting their legal marijuana, Governor to declare ‘state of emergency’
In less than two weeks after recreational marijuana started selling legally in Nevada, stores across the state are on the verge of exhausting their stock of pot meant for sale, according to a report by the state Department of Taxation. People flocked to the stores in droves and emptied...
Being caught with small amounts of drug will not be felony, says new Oregon bill
A new bill passed recently by the Oregon legislature would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs like cocaine, methamphetamines and heroin in the state. The bill is awaiting Governor Kate Brown’s nod who is keen on signing it once it undergoes quotidian legal review. The passing of...