Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is he right?
Although quitting antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms, they are generally less severe than those of heroin.
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New Acting CFPB Chief Halts Investigations and Enforcements, Forgoes Some Federal Funding
Cross / Bloomberg via Getty Images Russell Vought took over as CFPB's acting chief last week Issuing ... This spigot, long contributing to CFPB's unaccountability, is now being turned off ...
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often ...
Study shows initial success but long-term challenges of 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has found that a 2019 Medicare opioid safety ...
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Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Underused in Federal Health Centers
The percentage of patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder in federally qualified health centers increased from 2017 to 2023.
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Distribution of Opioid Meds Lower in Majority Non-White Communities
In a recent study, majority non-White communities had at least 40 percent lower mean adjusted per-capita distribution than majority White communities.
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Acute Postoperative Pain Management in the Older Patient
despite minimal evidence that opioids are effective as long-term analgesics. With chronic use of opioids, opioid receptors decrease in population, as well as possibly in excitability. This ...
Everything You Need to Know About Long-Acting Injectable Treatments for Schizophrenia
Even under the best of circumstances, remembering to take a daily pill can be a challenge. For someone living with ...