New York State Attorney General Letitia James has announced eight pharmaceutical companies will pay approximately $720 million for their role in manufacturing opioid pills that fueled the ongoing nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions. These … [Read more...]
Medication to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Now Available in Pharmacies
The medication, Naloxone, that's used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies. The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription … [Read more...]
Study Finds Evidence that Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain Can Reduce Use of Opioids
A multi-agency study including the New York State Department of Health has found evidence that the use of medical cannabis for chronic pain can reduce prescription opioid dosages by 51%. The study has been published in the Journal of the American … [Read more...]
