Opioids no better than over-the-counter painkillers
New study shows opioids are no better than over-the-counter pain medication in emergency room setting. A fascinating article was published by Vox challenging big assumptions about acute pain treatment in emergency room settings. The article looked at a new study from researchers at Albany Medical College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. […]
Music icon’s death linked to opioids
Recording artist Prince dies from accidental drug overdose and a warning for individuals on workers’ compensation who are taking prescription opioids. We saw two news items last week on the growing problem of opioid abuse. This is an important topic and both articles are worth reading. CNN has reported that music icon Prince died from an […]
More warnings about opioids
What should be done about the dangers of prescription opioids in the Michigan workers’ compensation system? We saw an interesting article in Ars Technica about prescription opioids and overdose. Turns out that 91% of patients who survive an overdose are prescribed even more opioids. Most of the blame seems to be placed on doctors. Suggestions […]