Fentanyl is now the #1 Cause of Opioid Overdose Deaths
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A new study finds that synthetic opioids like fentanyl are now found in the system of the majority of individuals who die of drug overdose.
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"Deaths of Despair" Vary Widely Across the Country
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A new report documents dramatic county-by-county variation in deaths due to alcohol abuse, drug abuse, suicide, and interpersonal violence.
Read MoreDoc to Doc with Chronic Pain Expert Daniel Clauw
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I had the chance to speak with chronic pain expert Dr. Daniel Clauw about the opioid epidemic, and physician's responsibility for it. He takes no prisoners.
Read MoreAre Physicians Responsible for the Opioid Epidemic?
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An article appearing in the journal Pain attempts to quantify the transition between acute and chronic opioid use. But the study misses a few critical variables we really need in order to address this national crisis. For the video version, click here.
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