Opioid use

Vaping and Opioid Addiction Accelerate Coronavirus Risks

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The coronavirus pandemic has presented a new challenge for public health services around the world. Although scientists are working tirelessly to comprehend more about the virus, there are still many unanswered questions. In a recent...

Criminal Justice Continuum for Opioid Users at Risk of Overdose

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Worldwide, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of opioid-involved overdose deaths. Certain sections of the population are more vulnerable to the risk of developing opioid use disorder and overdosing. One such group are those in the...

Opioid Use May Increase Risk of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorder

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Abuse of opioids can lead to many adverse consequences including addiction and heightened risk of overdose, however it is being increasingly suggested that even controlled use of prescription opioids may be linked with serious and enduring...

The Intersection of Opioids and Suicide: A Prevention Approach

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Webinar

The latest event from the National Prevention Week Webinar Series will take place on October 25, 2018, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT. 

The discussion will explore the relationship between the opioid use, overdose and suicide, with the hope that it will create opportunities for those in the prevention field to implement more effective strategies.

National Prevention Week 2018

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National Prevention week led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will take place from 13-19th May 2018. Each day focus will fall on a different topic - starting off with the theme of "Promotion of Mental Health...
National Prevention Week 2018

Emotional Abuse during Childhood Linked to Future Opioid Use

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Recently published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, a new study claims the existence of a link between childhood abuse and opioid use later in life. According to the investigation, emotional abuse, specifically, more so than sexual or...