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10-03-16 | By Nadia Sheikh
How can we prevent overdose deaths from prescription opioids, while still protecting the right to quality healthcare for chronic pain patients? There’s heated controversy surrounding the issue lately. Despite the rising death toll from prescription opioid overdoses, many patient advocates maintain that no restrictions should be placed on doctors and pain clinics. Some comment that … Continued
09-29-16 | By Nadia Sheikh
An unthinkable death toll continues to rise due to the opioid crisis in America. Since 2000, more than 165,000 people have lost their lives to opioid overdoses in the U.S. alone. Countless more now live with physical dependence and addiction. Families and communities are left with endless questions, but very few answers. How can we … Continued
09-19-16 | By Nadia Sheikh
Despite the fact that heroin is the deadliest drug worldwide, Canada just approved prescription heroin on Friday, September 16. With deaths from heroin-related overdoses skyrocketing, this news is baffling at first glance. But, it’s in fact a radical, strategic move in an attempt to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. A Harm Reduction Strategy In the … Continued
09-13-16 | By Nadia Sheikh
For many people in recovery, trauma has played a major role in our lives. As defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), trauma occurs as a result of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, or any emotionally harmful experience. A recent report released by SAMHSA, based on a research study, shows … Continued
09-09-16 | By Nadia Sheikh
On August 31st, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its plan to take emergency action and classify kratom as a Schedule I substance. Specifically, the active substances in kratom—mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—will be outlawed. The DEA says “such action is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety.” As of September 30th, kratom will enter … Continued
