Massachusetts Battling Opioid Addiction in 2020
While the opioid crisis is a national epidemic, Massachusetts has been hit especially hard. The scale of this crisis can be felt in urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the state and is fueled by a surge of illicit fentanyl, heroin and prescription painkillers. Sadly, Massachusetts has one of the top five highest opioid-involved overdose death rates […]
Methadone, Addiction and Diabetes
Since 1980, the prevalence of diabetes in the worldwide adult population has increased from 4.7% to 8.5%. Sufferers of painful diabetic neuropathy, or PDN, make up 10 to 20% of people with diabetes. A review of recent literature described opioid analgesics such as methadone, morphine, tramadol and tapentadol as recommended second- or third-line agents for managing moderate to severe neuropathic pain. As […]
Using Opioids Safely After Medical Procedures
If you’ve suffered a severe injury or had major surgical intervention, chances are you were prescribed opioids for pain management. Opioid medications can be safe and effective when taken under your health care provider’s strict directives and supervision. However, because the drugs can lead to deadly overdose and addiction if not handled with care, using […]
