Prescription Drugs
Opioid medications have long been the standard for the treatment of moderate to severe short-term pain.1 However, while prescription opioids can be used to manage significant pain, they also carry a risk of physiological dependence and addiction, particularly if misused.2 In 2023, more than 5 million people in the United States aged 12 or older had […]
Central nervous stimulants, like Concerta and Ritalin, have been prescribed for decades to help treat the effects of ADHD in adolescents and adults. Many people wonder “is there a difference between Concerta and Ritalin?” Read on to learn more about these medications, how they work, and what to do if you or someone you love […]
Opioid Pain Management Opioids are a class of medications that interact with opioid receptors in the brain to provide pain relief. 1 Some commonly prescribed opioid painkillers include oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and codeine.1 When people experience acute pain, such as the pain one might experience after surgery, they may be given opioid painkillers to help […]
October is Talk About Prescriptions Month, and its observance couldn’t come at a better time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a June survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed dramatic increases in depression, anxiety, and drug use among Americans. Although studies have indicated an increase in alcohol use, experts warn that […]
It started out as a routine annual screening. Weeks later, on October 17, 2019, to be exact, I was in a hospital waiting for surgery. As part of the process, nurses, a physician’s assistant, the surgeon, and others visited my bedside. All added value to the experience. But the standout is one medical professional – […]
The opioid epidemic is perhaps the worst public health crisis the U.S. has ever endured. Each year, tens of thousands of individuals die of opioid-related overdoses, while millions more suffer from addiction. To win the war against opioids, the country needs every weapon in its arsenal. Unfortunately, one of the most effective weapons in that […]
