opioid abuse

Narcan Prevents Opioid Overdose: FDA Approves OTC Use

In recent years, the opioid crisis has reached alarming levels, with overdose deaths rising. The response to this public health emergency is that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the over-the-counter (OTC) use of Narcan, a brand name for the opioid...

Recognizing Opioid Abuse

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that approximately 2 million Americans have an opioid use disorder. Some opioids are prescription drugs for pain relief, and others, such as heroin and fentanyl, are illicit. All opioids, regardless of the source, are...