It must find ways to interrupt the flow of synthetic opioids through the mail, and make naloxone much more readily available to those who need it. Carmack sprinted back to his car and grabbed his supply of naloxone, a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing. He […]

One sign of an OUD includes increased tolerance to heroin, meaning that a person has to take larger amounts to get the same effect. Healthcare experts may also refer to heroin misuse as a substance use disorder (SUD). This has similar criteria to an OUD but refers to the misuse […]

People who need anti-anxiety medication to control anxiety or panic disorders may be dependent on Xanax and never experience negative consequences. As long as they communicate with their doctor about their treatment, they can develop a plan to discontinue Xanax when necessary. Doctors usually start patients who have never taken […]