Painkillers often stored within reach of little kids
Published February 24, 2017 by Reuters Opioid pain relievers such as codeine and hydrocodone often aren’t stored safely in households with children, according to a new study. About one in …
Drug Addiction: The Cost of a Second Chance
By Matt Gregory Published: February 16, 2017, 6:18 am Updated: February 16, 2017, 6:49 pm HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Approximately every 15 minutes, one person has died of a …
Health official warns of hepatitis C ‘tidal wave’
By The Associated Press December 2, 2016 12:57 pm12/02/2016 12:57pm RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s top health official is warning that the state could soon face skyrocketing rates of hepatitis …
Public Health Alert: Increase in Overdoses
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition recently issued a health alert urging the public to keep an eye out for signs of heroin use in those around them. The …
K2 poisonings are on the rise
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals K2 poisonings are on the rise. On Wednesday, CNN reported 33 people suspected of K2 use collapsed on the streets of …
Fentanyl deaths soar in Virginia
According to a report by the Associated Press, the drug fentanyl caused more deaths in Virginia last year than any other prescription painkiller. Fentanyl, a prescription drug 100 times more …
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse overdose effects of heroin and some opioid-based pain medications. It is commonly sold under the brand names Narcan and Evzio. Naloxone can be …
Marijuana edibles pose serious risks for children
With the legalization of marijuana in many states, the presence of marijuana edibles in households is increasing. According to a recent report by Jeff Rossen and Jovanna Billington of the …
New implant approved to curb the opioid and heroin epidemic
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health officials approved a new device to help curb the opioid and heroin epidemic in the United States. Probuphine is a matchstick-size device designed for …
Senate Bill for Treatment of Heroin Addiction
WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have joined forces to back legislation that would make medically assisted treatments more accessible to opioid addicts. The legislation, …