Opioids

Opioid prescriptions static since 2007 despite increased awareness of misuse

A study, published in The BMJ, examined trends in the rate and daily dose of opioids used among commercial and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries over a nine-year period. By Anuja Vaidya - 8/3/18
Poison control centers report jump in calls over exposure to unapproved drug with opioid-like high

Calls to U.S. poison control centers involving tianeptine, an antidepressant used in Europe, Asia and Latin America, have climbed since 2015, according to the CDC's most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published August 3. By Harrison Cook - 8/3/18
The risky treatment patients turn to after physicians cut opioids

An injectable drug that Pfizer, its maker, claims is too dangerous to use along the spine is becoming more popular for patients with back pain as physicians turn away from prescribing opioids, The New York Times reports. By Megan Knowles - 7/31/18

Stronger in numbers: Multi-Pronged efforts needed to tackle Opioid use disorder in America

A quick search for “opioid-use disorder” (OUD) brings up thousands of news articles from all over the country. It’s a high-profile problem—one that almost everyone is aware of, from senior public health officials in the federal government to the layperson in small town America. By L. Gail Curtis, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Stephanie McGilvray, MMSc, PA-C, and Lisa Mustone Alexander, EdD, MPH, PA-C - 7/31/18
10 opioid stories in July

Here are 10 stories from Becker's Hospital Review on opioids by state, beginning with the most recent. By Harrison Cook - 7/30/18
Iowa's opioid prescription rate declines

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association released a report July 12 analyzing opioid use disorder diagnosis in relation to prescription rates and opioid usage among BCBS members, where Iowa ranked the fourth-lowest nationwide, according to The Gazette. By Harrison Cook - 7/30/18
Federal judge rules opioid distribution data not meant for public eye

Cleveland-based Judge Dan Polster, overseer of about 800 opioid-related lawsuits in federal court, ruled July 26 that opioid distribution data cannot be made public, according to Las Vegas Now. By Harrison Cook - 7/30/18

Addiction treatment too expensive & short, says expert

In Hunterville, Ala., the opioid epidemic has decreased life expectancy by two years, leading community organizers and health professionals to demand more comprehensive addiction treatment, according to WZDX News. By Harrison Cook - 7/27/18
Fewer opioids prescribed for one procedure can spread to others

Limiting the number of opioids prescribed for one procedure can affect the number of pills prescribed for other procedures, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. By Anuja Vaidya - 7/27/18
Washington county faces 57 opioid overdoses in 1 week

Between July 9-15, Snohomish County in Washington reported 57 opioid overdoses, two of which were fatal, according to K5 News. By Harrison Cook - 7/26/18
Opioid use before joint replacement surgery may boost patient's risk for repeat surgery, hospitalization

Patients who use opioids before an elective joint replacement surgery may have an increased risk of repeat surgery or hospitalization, according to a new published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. By Harrison Cook - 7/26/18

Breastfeeding proves difficult choice for mothers battling addiction: 5 things to know

A homicide case involving a Pennsylvania woman fatally exposing her newborn infant to opioids via breast milk is raising broader issues surrounding breastfeeding among mothers with opioid addiction, according to The Inquirer. By Harrison Cook - 7/25/18
How a West Virginia nurse is using harm reduction to fight opioid use

As state legislators fight back against the opioid epidemic, one West Virginia nurse is running a harm reduction clinic to help patients struggling with addiction, West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports. By Megan Knowles - 7/25/18
Georgia's opioid overdose rate grows faster than national average

The opioid-related death rate in Georgia outpaced the national average in 2017, according to federal data cited by, according to federal data cited by MyAJC.com. By Harrison Cook - 7/25/18
This mobile app seeks to revolutionize substance abuse treatment: 7 things to know

Substance abuse programs in Meriden and Old Saybrook, Conn., are piloting a new mobile app named TryCyle, which seeks to reduce patient relapses and opioid-related overdoses by creating what the app's co-founder calls a "Digital Tether," according to the Harford Courant. By Harrison Cook - 7/24/18
Authorities seize 750 fentanyl pumps from Louisiana home

The Tangipahoa (La.) Parish Sheriff's Office confiscated a record amount of prescription fentanyl from a home in Tangipahoa, La. on July 12, according to Fox 8. By Harrison Cook - 7/24/18
Why older patients are more susceptible to opioid overuse

In 2016, more than 500,000 Medicare beneficiaries received high doses of opioids, many of which exceeded drug manufacturers' recommend prescription amount, according to federal data cited by WXYZ Channel 7. By Harrison Cook - 7/23/18
Meet the West Virginia lawyer overseeing 400+ opioid lawsuits against drugmakers, distributors

Paul Farrell, an attorney from Huntington, W.Va., is leading one of the largest lawsuits in modern U.S. history, which combines more than 800 suits from cities and counties nationwide against drug manufacturers and distributors, according to Bloomberg. By Harrison Cook - 7/23/18
10 congressional districts with the highest opioid prescribing rates

Alabama's 4th congressional district had the highest opioid prescribing rate in the country, according to an analysis published July 19 in the American Journal of Public Health. By Harrison Cook - 7/20/18
Mallinckrodt, Endo sue drug dealers & online marketplaces over illegal opioid sales: 7 things to know

Endo International and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals filed a lawsuit against multiple convicted drug dealers and internet sites, claiming their illegal opioid sales are to blame for the nation's ongoing opioid crisis, according to Bloomberg. By Harrison Cook - 7/20/18

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