Most Eutylone-Involved Deaths in 2020 Occurred in 2 States
Eutylone-involved deaths frequently co-involved illicitly manufactured fentanyls, and cocaine or methamphetamine
Poisoning/overdose
Opioid Tapering Tied to Overdose, Withdrawal, Mental Health Risks for Up to Two Years
Authors hope findings will ‘inform a more cautious approach to decisions around opioid dose tapering’
After Appeal, Court Rules Juul Can Still Sell E-Cigarettes for Now
Ruling came in response to the company seeking a temporary emergency hold while it appeals an FDA ban of its products
Nalmefene HCl Injection Now Available for Opioid Overdose Treatment
Pharmacodynamic studies have shown that nalmefene has a longer duration of action than naloxone.
Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths Increased Between 2019 and 2020
Researchers used data from the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System in order to assess trends in gabapentin-involved overdose deaths.
During Pandemic, Growth of Clinicians With X-Waivers for Buprenorphine Prescribing Slowed
Survey of 126 clinicians helps pinpoint barriers to obtaining waivers, prescribing buprenorphine
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up 15% in 2021
However, growth in overdose deaths has slowed compared with the 30 percent increase seen in 2020
Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die
Counterfeit pills contain the synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 114
USPSTF recommendations on aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease; Veklury indication expanded; Five Accupril Lots recalled; Legal action on counterfeit HIV medication; And the White House releases a plan to tackle the overdose epidemic.
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
Vaping companies must now follow the same federal sales restrictions and age requirements as tobacco product companies
