Sample: In 2017, >70 200 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. Approximately what percentage of those deaths involved an opioid?
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Risk of mortality from ALD and MetALD was significantly higher among women even though both phenotypes were more prevalent among men, a new study reveals.
New Report Shows Where Drug Abuse is Most, Least Pronounced in the US
Find out where drug abuse is most pronounced and which states are at greatest risk for associated problems, here.
DEA Extends Telehealth Prescribing Rule for Controlled Substances
The telehealth practice adopted in March 2020 at the start of the COVID public health emergency will be extended until November 11, 2023.
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The shapes, sizes, and content of a US alcoholic drink-equivalent vary widely. Get a quick educational summary of the variety and more data that may help in your daily clinical practice.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High among Pregnant, Postpartum Women in US
Drug overdose deaths increased approximately 81% among pregnant and postpartum women in the US from 2017 to 2020, according to new research.