In a powerful response to the escalating fentanyl crisis, the North Carolina Senate has introduced a bill that aims to […]
In a powerful response to the escalating fentanyl crisis, the North Carolina Senate has introduced a bill that aims to […]
Behavioral therapy is crucial in treating Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as part of a comprehensive approach that often includes medication-assisted […]
Treatment for addiction during pregnancy is a sensitive issue, as it involves addressing the mother's addiction and ensuring the safety […]
Naloxone is available as a nasal spray in some North Carolina pharmacies over the counter. The drug can reverse overdoses […]
Like several US states, North Carolina has been hard hit by the fentanyl epidemic. In the past nine years, 13,671 […]
Addiction to opioids is often described as a brain disease because it fundamentally alters the way a person's brain functions. […]
Last week, the Durham County Sheriff and Durham County Public Health announced a new "Narcan Near Me" project. They hope […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) plays a crucial role in addressing opioid addiction within the criminal justice system. MAT involves the use […]
Prescription and illegal opioids are both misused by people and can lead to opioid use disorder. People who are addicted […]
North Carolina has experienced over 4,834 total ER overdoses from January to June 2023, an increase of over 5% over […]