According to a report by The U.S. Surgeon’s General Spotlight on Opioids, opioid-related deaths increased by six times in 2016 compared to 1999. This is because now, along with poppy-derived opioids, pharmaceutical companies have flooded the market with synthetic opioids. They have been in high demand because they are the world’s most effective and powerful…
According to the Centers for Disease ControlDC, opioids were the primary cause of 68,630 overdose deaths in 2020 alone, which accounts for almost 75% of all drug overdose deaths. Overdosing is the top cause of death for people under 50 in the US. Notably, Fentanyl, Carfentanyl, and Oxycodon are the most widely available opioids in…
The United States has been facing a serious issue regarding drug overdose for a while now. This time, the increase in opioid overdose is going up at an alarming rate. In general, the drug overdose death percentage has increased by about 5% from 2018 to 2019 and has quadrupled since 1999. The overall death percentage…
Medication needs to be stored in a safe and secure place. This is especially true for people who are on multiple medications. If you have a lot of medications to take, it can be difficult to keep track of them. You may also be worried about someone else finding your medications. If you take a…
Medication bags for patients need to be stored securely. Opioid treatment centers should have a system for tracking and monitoring patients’ medication at all times. This includes tracking who’s getting the medication, when they’re getting the medication, and how the medication is being transported. Now the question: how to keep patient medication safe and secure?…
An airplane trip requires you to take all your necessary items, which can sometimes include your medication. Generally, drugs aren’t prohibited when flying, but there are some important details you have to note when traveling with them. These important details may vary based on the laws in your jurisdiction, but there are some basic rules…
Opioids are compounds found in pain relief medicines because they have sedative and analgesic effects. Some of these compounds are codeine, morphine, methadone, tramadol, heroin, etc. Most of these compounds also have euphoric effects, which is why many use opioids even for non-medical reasons. The rate of prescription drug abuse has increased over the years…
Having anything in your life stolen is traumatic. Whether it is your car, computer or television, the financial and emotional cost can be daunting. When it is your medication that is stolen, the financial and emotional cost can pale in comparison to the impact on your health and even life. One of the most difficult…
Your prescriptions can be a lifeline for you. They may be something that keeps you healthy, or keeps you alive. Your prescriptions are also another thing, and that is expensive. You may ask why should you keep your prescription medication under lock and key. Losing your prescriptions can be a terrible pain because now you…
Around 70,000 Americans have died due to opioid overdose in 2019 alone. Reports received from more than 40 states have shown that an increasing rate of deaths from the opioid. The situation is becoming worse. The opioid crisis may have been set aside due to the COVID-19 pandemic but its consequences continue to manifest showing…
