AUGUST 23, 2019 As patient advocates we are highly motivated to make things better for others. Our commitment and passion for the work we do can lead us to take on more activities with ever-increasing demands on our time and energy. All of this we do willingly, but this work doesn’t happen without a degree…
With Johnson & Johnson ruling in Oklahoma, opioid reckoning finally starts taking shape
BY ANDREW KOLODNY, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR AUGUST 29, 2019 AT 9:47 AM I testified at the Oklahoma opioid trial and welcome the verdict. Now we need to treat everyone in need, educate America and end this health crisis. From the witness stand in Norman, Oklahoma, I raised my right hand and told the truth, the whole…
Opioids — Facts and Fallacies
MAY 20, 2018/By Greg I realize that every time I discuss the opioid crisis with someone, I find that they often don’t know all the facts. And maybe, neither do I. But I try. So, my goal here is to present all the stuff that I’ve read recently, with links. And I quote the articles, extensively, so…
As Opioid Prescriptions Fall, Opioid Deaths Rise
The latest data underline the folly of tackling the “opioid crisis” by restricting access to pain pills. JACOB SULLUM | 4.19.18, 1:50pm The decline in opioid prescriptions that began in 2011 accelerated last year, according to the latest data. Meanwhile, opioid-related deaths continue to rise. The opposing trends show the folly of tackling the “opioid crisis” by restricting access to…
New California Opioid Regulations in Effect
October 2018 The State of California is taking action against the opioid epidemic. The California Assembly, Medical Board and Department of Justice are working together to reduce the risk of death associated with prescription opioids. California regulation requires prescribers to check the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) and offer naloxone when prescribing…
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