The general population is well aware that our nation is facing a devastating opioid crisis. The opioid epidemic in America has claimed thousands of lives across the country and has especially impacted small, rural communities in the Midwest. However, larger urban communities are not immune from the effects of the opioid epidemic. In … [Read more...]
Opioid Lawyers Explain Wall Street’s Secret Drug Problem
Opioid Prescriptions in Central and Western New York Surpass the Rest of the State
Opioid Prescriptions in Central and Western New York. According to New York Nonprofit Media, a recent report from the New York State Health Foundation shows how opioid prescription rates vary from county to county across the state. Since 2010, the highest rates of opioid prescriptions have been in northern and central New York. The … [Read more...]
A Study on Opioid Use at the End of Life Reveals Interesting Findings
A 2017 study has revealed interesting patterns in the use of opioids near the end of life. The authors of the study wanted to gain insight into the opioid crisis that has affected thousands of individuals across the United States. In 2015, 52,504 deaths were caused by accidental overdoses. Approximately 63 percent of these deaths … [Read more...]
Darvon Side Effects May Lead To Tachycardia Lawsuits
Darvon Side Effects Cause Tachycardia. An opioid painkiller, Darvon was introduced onto the market and sold as propoxyphene in 1957. The painkiller was prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Yet, recently the side effects of Darvon have been the subject of a Darvon lawsuit. The dangers dealt with in th Darvon lawsuits … [Read more...]
Physicians Advise Against Using Codeine in Children
Codeine In Children Risky. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new clinical report warning against the use of codeine in children due the risk of a potentially deadly reaction. Codeine is an opioid; it is used as a painkiller and cough suppressant. The report notes that codeine is widely prescribed in clinical settings. … [Read more...]
Study Finds Rise in Prescription Opioid Misuse and Death
Opioid Abuse Of Prescription. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that the abuse of prescription opioids increasing. Although researchers found that non-medical use decreased between 2003 and 2013, use disorders and overdose deaths increased. The study was led by Dr. Beth Han of the Substance … [Read more...]
