Ethimedix, a Swiss medical device company, has developed the SmartBottle, a drug administration device for analgesics. The device is a programmable “lockbox” which allows for the controlled administration of single doses of opioid painkillers, reducing the potential for addiction and abuse. In view of the current opioid crisis, controlling access to prescription analgesics is important.… Read More »
The most effectively-recognized and experienced twelve-phase teams that aim to assist individuals who undergo from illicit, psychoactive substances are Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous, Cocaine Nameless, Heroin Anonymous, Marijuana Nameless, Nicotine Nameless, and Crystal Meth Anonymous. Dual Diagnosis Treatment of each team are patterned to the advice systems of Alcoholics Anonymous. These twelve-stage teams are meant… Read More »
The crisis of addiction to opioids is currently sweeping the nation, much like crack cocaine during the 1980s. It’s a terrible crisis that carries a high mortality rate and is spreading rapidly to all corners of the nation. However, why is it spreading so fast? In fact, how has it spread so fast? The answer… Read More »
In a week dominated by Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation battle and the partisan divisions it exposed, the Senate also showed it’s still capable of bipartisan achievements. The Senate on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation to address the opioid crisis by a 98-1 vote. The proposal, which passed the House by a margin of 393-8, is expected… Read More »