Gastric Bypass Surgery May Increase Risk of Drug Addiction, Study Warns
A new study warns that gastric bypass surgery patients face an increased risk of drug addiction after receiving the procedure.
Tag Archives: Drug Addiction
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Infants Born to Mothers with Opioid Addiction Face Increased Risk of Death Within First Year: Study
A new study reveals that even when mothers stop using opioids early in pregnancy, their children still face an increased risk of death within the first year.
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FDA Updating ADHD Drug Labels to Include Risks of Overuse and Abuse
The FDA is adding addiction and overdose warnings to prescription stimulants, often used to treat ADHD, in order to prevent misuse and sharing with those not prescribed to take the…
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Opioid Prescribing On The Decline for Both Cancer and Non-Cancer Patients: Study
A new study finds opioid prescribing rates are on the decline for both cancer and non-cancer pain patients.
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Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds
Federal statistics indicate 2021 was a record year for drug overdoses in the U.S.
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JUUL Vaping Addiction Lawsuit Cleared For Trial To Begin Next Month
JUUL must face a vaping addiction lawsuit filed by the mother of a teen who suffered asthma and other respiratory problems as a result, according to a federal judge's ruling.
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JUUL Settlement Will Pay Washington State $22.5M to Resolve Claims It Targeted Teen Vapers
JUUL Labs has agreed to pay $22.5 million and participate in extremely stringent measures to prevent underage use as part of a JUUL settlement agreement with Washington state.
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JUUL Lawsuit Over Teen’s Vaping Addiction Headed Before Jury in June 2022
The first JUUL teen vaping addiction bellwether lawsuit is scheduled to begin on June 16.
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States Struggle With Long-Term Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tracking: CDC
Even states which do a good job of tracking initial neonatal abstinence syndrome cases struggle with long-term surveillance, making it more difficult to develop assistance programs for communities afflicted by…
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Despite Widespread Use, Most Patients Do Not Want to Take Opioids After Surgery: Survey
A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.
