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Heroin is a serious public health issue. Recent surveys indicate that around 1 million people a year use heroin, with over 500,000 of them meeting the criteria for a heroin use disorder.1\If you are using heroin, you may think that you have your use under control, but heroin is highly addictive, and over time, you become […]

Currently, people in Nevada who would like to have naloxone nearby in the event that a friend or loved one overdoses on an opiate drug must first get a prescription before heading to the pharmacy. A bill that is in front of the Nevada State Senate has proposed removing the need for a prescription – […]

It could not be a simpler product: embedded into a generic prescription bottle cap is a timer. The cap can be used on any prescription bottle, and it automatically resets and begins counting from zero every time the pill bottle is opened. What is the benefit of this design? For those who are taking prescription […]

So-called “herbal ecstasy” is actually a number of different products that are sold at convenience stores, liquor stores, gas stations, etc., that claim to be chemical alternatives to the banned substance MDMA (ecstasy). These substances come in a number of different forms:   Pill Capsule Powder Herbal tea Liquid Smokable product These products go by […]

Ambien is a medication that treats insomnia and is prescribed around 12 million times a year in the United States.1 While Ambien is taken by many people, it is not without its dangers. In fact, Ambien is associated with around 64,000 emergency room visits per year due to overmedication and adverse reactions.2  In addition, many people […]