Tags: Drug overdose

Overdose Death Rates Increase From 2000 to 2018 Possibly Due to Sleeping Pills, Anti-Epilepsy Drug

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.17.2022 10:30 AM

Researchers recently discovered that the proportion of overdose fatalities involving non-benzo sleeping/z-drugs and anti-epilepsy gabapentinoids increased over three-fold from 2000 to 2018, concurring with the exponential prescription rise since they were introduced into the market.

Opioid Overdose Treatment: Wearable Device Works Like Insulin Shots to Inject Naloxone in a Timely Manner

11.22.2021 22:15 PM

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a wearable device and detects opioid overdose that will immediately inject naloxone to reverse the event.

Opioid Overdose: What is Narcan or Naloxone and How Can It Help With Heroin Overdosage?

11.07.2021 23:19 PM

Narcan, commonly known as naloxone, is a drug that is frequently used for emergency treatment in either hospitals or any places in which people are required to have immediate medical attention.

Ivermectin Not Proven Safe for COVID-19 Treatment; Effects on People's Health Include Overdose, Coma

09.06.2021 04:10 AM

Australia recently reported a case of ivermectin overdose in one of the country's hospitals. Learn more about the risks of the antiparasitic drug if taken for COVID-19 treatment.

Everything That You Need To Know About Molly

12.26.2019 22:41 PM

MDMA or molly, is one of the most popular drugs, especially for party-goers. Although people are discouraged to take, there are still those who do. Here are some of the effects of MDMA on your body.

Study Shows that US Life Expectancy is on the Decline

12.20.2019 08:10 AM

Life expectancy in America is declining and a new study showed why The U. S life expectancy has increased for decades. However, a new study reveals that lately, the life expectancy in America has declined, and the reasons behind it are alarming.

Ohio Politician Wants Opioid Overdose Victims to Be Left to Die

07.05.2017 11:05 AM

Middletown City Council member Dan Picard has proposed a three strikes penalty for opioid overdose victims.

US Drug Overdose Death Rate Hits All Time High

12.29.2015 02:39 AM

Drug overdose due to the misuse and abuse of opioids was found to be the cause of death rate in the United States and has hit all time high.

Naloxone Hydrochloride: An Antidote to Drug Overdose

09.06.2015 21:43 PM

Naloxone hydrochloride is used as an antidote to heroin and other drug-related overdose; however, legalization and widespread availability of this drug are still issues for moral discussions.

Flakka Freak-Outs Erupt in the Sunshine State as a Dangerous New Drug Emerges

05.27.2015 16:22 PM

As if a glut of theme parks were not enough to keep folks in Florida amused, now many of them are turning to a dangerous new drug that produces a high equivalent to cocaine, but is far more deadly.

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