Avon Lake High School Hosts City's Third Drug Forum
Avon Lake High School hosts city's third drug forum
With the previous two discussions held at the Avon Lake Public Library, Mayor Greg Zilka said city and school officials decided to bring the third forum to the high school to acknowledge and reflect on how substance abuse and addiction is… Continue reading
How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?
Question by Arnold S: How long does Suboxone block opiates?
I took a half dose of 8mg Suboxone at about 1300 CST, I’ve heard the half life is generally about 36-40 hours depending on your body. I’m wondering since I took a half dose if that half-life and the time… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Addiction by David L. Ohlms, M.D.
Prescription Drug Addiction by David L. Ohlms, M.D.
FDA cracks down, finally, on painkillers: Our view
*An earlier version of this editorial overstated the number of annual hydrocodone prescriptions. The deadliest drug problem in America is not heroin or cocaine or even crack cocaine. It's the abuse of perfectly… Continue reading
Experts Warn Parents About New Drugs Nicknamed ‘Molly’ and ‘Krokodil’
Experts warn parents about new drugs nicknamed ‘molly’ and ‘krokodil’
New drugs and drug use trends often come on the scene rapidly. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG) is a network of researchers in major metropolitan areas and some states across the United States… Continue reading
Primary Care Option for Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective
Primary Care Option for Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective
WASHINGTON, DC — The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) program, which trains primary care physicians to treat patients infected with hepatitis C in underserved communities, is cost-effective, a new analysis shows. "ECHO provides … Read more on Medscape
United States :… Continue reading