Tag: opioids

Sad, exhausted parent holding newborn in cage surrounded by drug addiction possibilities
February 15, 2024/Children's Health

Can Babies Be Born Dependent on Drugs?

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or NOWS, can develop when a birthing parent uses opioids, nonmedical drugs or even some prescription drugs during pregnancy

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February 2, 2024/Mental Health

Know the Dangers of ‘Gas Station Heroin’

It’s labeled as a supplement, but tianeptine is an addictive, dangerous drug

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May 29, 2023/Mental Health

What To Know About the Dangerous Drug Called ‘Tranq’

Xylazine is an animal sedative that’s behind an increasing number of human overdose deaths

Person administrating narcan spray to patient.
April 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How To Use Narcan

The nasal spray has the power to reverse the effect of opioids

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April 20, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How To Help Someone Who Overdoses

You must act fast to save a life

Hand holding nasel spray product with store shelves of medicine in the background.
April 17, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Narcan Is Now FDA-Approved as an Over-the-Counter Medicine

The result is a huge win for anyone at risk of an opioid overdose

addict seeking safe solutions for quitting
June 2, 2022/Mental Health

What Is Harm Reduction and How Does It Work?

The approach helps reduce the negative impact associated with substance use disorder

kratom plant
June 29, 2021/Uncategorized

What You Should Know About Kratom

A Q&A on the controversial opioid withdrawal aid

Mother lying down next to her sleeping newborn
September 10, 2019/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How Doctors Are Treating C-section Pain — Without Opioids

A Q&A examining the reasons behind this change and what it means for new mom + their babies

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January 7, 2019/Wellness

Need Pain Relief? Try Acupuncture Instead of Opioids

New government advisory recommends non-addictive options first

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