The National Institutes of Health Work to HEAL Communities Plagued with Opioid Addiction
It’s well established that modern opioid treatment programs, such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs are an effective approach to addressing opioid abuse disorders. Other tools, including prevention outreach and Naloxone intervention, have also proven their value in addressing addiction and overdose crisis facing the nation. The current challenge for treatment professionals is ensuring that these […]
Senior Citizen Opioid Addiction
Young people between the ages of 18 and 25 years are the largest section of the population that abuse prescription medication such as anti-anxiety drugs, opioid pain killers and stimulants used for treating ADHD. However, there’s a growing issue with opioid addiction within the senior citizen section of the population. This includes addiction to illicit […]
Prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder in the Military
With the rigorous missions American troops take on while enlisted, many often seek out pain management from doctors to deal with the physical impact on their bodies or injuries they sustained. Opioid pain killers are the most commonly prescribed treatment for these ailments. A study has shown that over 40% of the US infantry has […]