Drug Take Back Day Collects Almost One Million Pounds of Medications
This past month, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) held its 19th National Take Back Day for the safe and anonymous drop off of unused medications. Continue reading
This past month, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) held its 19th National Take Back Day for the safe and anonymous drop off of unused medications. Continue reading
Ensuring safe access to needed medications is core to the work of CSIP and its partners. In the age of COVID-19, this mission is even more important. Continue reading
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CSIP has worked with its partners to provide consumers with access to even more resources for safe and affordable medications. Continue reading
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forever changed the American landscape. Amid trying to socially distance and stay safe, we cannot forget those who are facing this pandemic while also facing chronic diseases – including substance use disorders. Continue reading
Each week the Collaborative for Effective Prescription Opioid Policies (CEPOP) produce an opioid policy and news update. In this post, we share a few highlights from their latest edition and thank CEPOP staff for their hard work. Continue reading
While the acute concerns of COVID-19 plague cities around the US, there is also the underlying concern for those facing other more long-term health issues – including those in opioid addiction treatment. Continue reading
While the typical response to an employee suffering from an opioid addiction would be termination, companies like Leidos are creating policy and practice that transitions from “zero tolerance” to prevention, compassion, and even “second chances.” Continue reading
Given the impact of overdose deaths on decreasing life expectancy in the US, it was interesting to see recent data from the CDC showing a slight uptick in life expectancy. While not a large number by any means, it does speak to the massive public health undertaking to reverse the opioid epidemic. Continue reading
With every phone swipe and keyboard click, new data is created from the tracking of searches, sales, and social media conversations. New research is looking at using artificial-intelligence based approaches to rapidly read and analyze online and social media data for tracking of illegal opioid sales. Continue reading
New research is shining a light on the role of economic hardship and opioid addiction. When large-scale manufacturing plants close down, the loss of jobs and subsequent financial distress can put a huge strain on families. Continue reading