A deadly new synthetic opioid drug, “Pink” (also known as U-47700) has already killed 80 people nationwide. The untested opioid is available in powder, pill or liquid form, and is easy to find and buy. Law enforcement says the new drug is nearly eight times more powerful than heroin, and they expect it to kill
Cigna Corp, a major health insurer across the nation with millions customers, took steps this week to make it easier for their clients to get help with opiate addictions. The health insurer announced Friday that it was discontinuing its policy of requiring doctors to seek authorization before commencing treatment for opioid addicts, helping clear an
If you're researching methods to help an opiate addict get clean online, there's little doubt that you've come across kratom on websites or message boards. On the internet, there is always a lot of hype when it comes to "new" drugs, especially when they make boisterous claims of "magic" results and few side effects. Kratom,
Many communities fighting the opiate epidemic are using Narcan to fight overdoses and reduce deaths. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a drug that blocks the effects of opiates and prevents overdose deaths. It has become a lifesaver in many frustrated communities affected by addiction. When injected, the drug begins to work within a few
