CDC updates opioid prescription guidance since 2016
The CDC changed it's guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids for their patients.
The CDC changed it’s guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids for their patients.
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FENTANYL CRISIS: Columbia officials warn of deadly opioid, advise on how to combat overdoses
Fentanyl is prescribed in anesthesia or pain management but in much lower doses than the fentanyl-laced pills on the streets.
State officials roll out guide for approved uses of opioid settlement funds
According to State House officials, 1,700 people in South Carolina died from an opioid overdose last year.
Prisma Health aims to reduce opioid use through new pain management model
Prisma Health introduced a new pain management model Tuesday, aimed at reducinjg the use of opioids with a multi-disciplinary approach.
West Columbia first responders host viewing of documentary on opioid abuse
The West Columbia Police and Fire Departments are hoping to educate residents about the dangers of opioid abuse, by screening a documentary on the subject.
FDA Approves Implant to Fight Opioid Addiction
A newly FDA-approved implant, Probuphine, releases a low dose of medication to treat opioid addiction. Braeburn Pharmaceuticals An implantable treatment for opioid addiction was approved today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, adding a new option in the fight against a growing epidemic. The implant, a match-sized rod that is inserted under the skin, releases a milder opioid drug…
Prince Died From Opioid Overdose: Reports
Prince died from an opioid overdose, according to ABC News affiliate KSTP and The Associated Press. Multiple sources told KSTP that Prince died from an overdose related to fentanyl and Percocetin his system. The iconic musician was found dead in his home in Paisley Park, Minnesota, on April 21. He was 57. An autopsy was completed a day later. Days…
