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State of Ohio Sues Five Drug Manufacturers Over Opioid Epidemic
By Catherine Rice | Jun 12, 2017 07:28 PM EDT
Ohio is suing five pharmaceutical companies, including Teva and and Purdue Pharma, for 'fueling the opioid epidemic.'
Overdosing On Anti Diarrhea Drugs On The Rise, Loperamide Is Taken By Opioid Addicts [VIDEO]
By Carrie Ball | Apr 17, 2017 10:26 PM EDT
Loperamide is a type of opioid drug that can be easily purchased over the counter. It has been in the headlines lately for overdose.
Studies Reveal that the Greatest Rise in Heroin Consumption Was Among White People [VIDEO]
By Abbie Kraft | Mar 30, 2017 10:33 AM EDT
Statistical data revealed that majority of the heroin users are white people.
Group Of Doctors Call For Change In Tackling Opioid Epidemic In The U.S: Addiction Is Treatable Chronic Medical Condition [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Mar 30, 2017 10:12 AM EDT
Physicians say the epidemic is a serious public health issue.
Opioid Consumption Drastically Increases Despite The Looming Dangers
By Abbie Kraft | Mar 06, 2017 10:05 AM EST
Opioid users are still taking the risk despite the dangers brought about by the drugs.
Former Drug Addicts Volunteer to Help Afghanistan’s 3 Million Drug Addicts
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 02, 2017 07:30 AM EST
A group of former addicts from Afghanistan has volunteered for the Bridge of Hope Health Organization to help addicts and former addicts get care and counseling to current drug users.
Is Recreational Marijuana A Gateway Drug For Opioid Abuse?
By Abbie Kraft | Feb 27, 2017 11:16 AM EST
White House press secretary Sean Spicer opens up about the looming risks of recreational marjauana and how it can be linked to opioid abuse.
Opioid News: Opioid Poisoning Rising Among Teens; Some Pain Patients Become Long-term Users
By Arah TJ | Jan 04, 2017 08:35 PM EST
Opioid poisoning among teens and kids continues rising in the United States, according to a study.
Baby Revived Twice Over Fentanyl Exposure; What Is Fentanyl?
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 04, 2017 08:30 AM EST
A 10-month-old baby girl nearly lost her life after being exposed to a synthetic opioid drug, fentanyl.
Diarrhea Drug Overdose May Lead to Heart Problems: FDA
By Mariel Peralta | Jun 09, 2016 06:06 AM EDT
Overdosing on the diarrhea drug Imodium to help stem opioid addiction can cause heart problems, the FDA said.
Painkiller Addiction Kills, Not Cures Sickness: Opioid Addiction Plagues Virginia
By Chris Bale | Apr 15, 2016 04:39 AM EDT
Prescription pain killers and heroin that are supposed to keep patients from severe pain have taken more lives after the patients got addicted to it. Now, the government officials and doctors around the United States are looking for a solution to this problem.

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Conservative Treatment with a Sling can Replace Surgery for Shoulder Fractures

There is nothing to be gained by operating on a patient with a so-called displaced fracture of the shoulder. Three weeks with the arm in a sling so that the shoulder is kept inactive yields the same results.

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