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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions through the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, …
Iowa Hospitals See Significant Reduction in Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The results of a new study suggest patients with chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis to find relief and are also breaking free from traditional painkillers …
Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain and Opioid Pill Use, Preserves Cognition, Study Reveals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in predicted drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to …
America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions Read More
MALVERN, PA — The 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, the nation’s premier event focused on combating the opioid crisis, will convene April 21-24 in Nashville, Tennessee. Organized by HMP Global …
2025 Rx Summit to Address Opioid Crisis with Key Stakeholders Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration focused …
Opioid Crisis Emergency Renewed as Deadly Fentanyl Threat Looms Over America! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Over $2 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to improve access to licensed recovery houses for …
Pennsylvania’s $2M Boost to Recovery Housing Brings Hope to Families Battling Addiction Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A historic $7.4 billion settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family over their role in the ongoing opioid epidemic, Pennsylvania Attorney …
Sackler Family’s $7.4 Billion Reckoning: Will This Landmark Settlement Heal the Opioid Crisis? Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — In response to the escalating xylazine crisis, Pennsylvania legislators and leading medical experts are set to convene at a pivotal symposium titled “The Next Chapter of the Opioid …
Legislators and Experts Unite: Tackling Pennsylvania’s Xylazine Crisis at Critical Symposium Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has introduced a pioneering initiative aimed at alleviating workforce challenges exacerbated by the opioid crisis. The “Recovery Coach Workforce Education …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Education Series to Combat Opioid Crisis Impact on Workforce Read More