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Buildup of fentanyl residue on shared pipes is overdose risk
UPI· 1 day agoFentanyl is estimated to be 100 times more powerful than morphine and 50% more powerful than heroin,...
SF doctors observe fentanyl side effect that causes people to be completely bent over after use
ABC7 News· 7 days agoThe use of fentanyl is going up and the medical community is trying to understand just what it does to the human body. "It's a degree of loss of consciousness and a degree ...
Should Employers Purchase Naloxone for Emergency Use? | JD Supra
JD Supra· 16 hours agoIt is often delivered under the brand name Narcan, an over-the-counter medication. While naloxone appears to have few serious side effects, it is possible ...
Appeals courts allows immunity defense in case of DEA agent who struck, killed Salem woman
Gannett via AOL· 11 hours ago"It was a mistake of judgment," Potter said. "We know that it was a tragedy that happened." In...
Drug agency is holdout in Biden push to loosen federal marijuana rules
Federal Times· 3 days agoOver the next half hour, she broke the news that the Biden administration would soon be issuing a...
Dalton police to begin administering Opvee, a new drug that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses
Berkshire Eagle· 6 days agoDalton police officers will soon carry a new, potentially life-saving resource — a nasal spray that...
Regular fish oil use may harm those with healthy hearts
UPI· 2 days agoRegular use of fish oil supplements could increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke...
Cognitive declines lead older adults to quit driving
UPI· 5 hours agoImpaired cognitive function foreshadows the decision of many seniors to give up driving, even more so than age or physical changes related to Alzheimer's...
Animal tranquilizer with dangerous side effects found mixed in other illicit drugs, health district...
KTNV Las Vegas· 2 days agoThe Southern Nevada Health District has a new warning: a drug called xylazine has hit the local illegal drug scene. This drug, usually used as a sedative for animals, has been found mixed into ...
Foundation offers tips for traveling with people with Alzheimer's
UPI· 1 day agoA fair number of holiday travelers will have a companion suffering from Alzheimer's disease or...