Illinois Following up on the recent Daily Journal story regarding drug overdose fatalities in Kankakee County, here is information on what two organizations in particular are doing to educate, save lives and treat substance use disorder for the longterm. The Kankakee County Health Department has done a great job of educating residents and first responders on the benefits … [Read more...] about Guest Viewpoint: Duane Dean Is There For Addicts During Coronavirus
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New Addiction Treatment Center Sees Growth During Pandemic
North Carolina When Brack Jefferys and Brian Murphy opened Pisgah Recovery Services in Waynesville, they didn’t expect how quickly the coronavirus pandemic would change the way they do business. The business provides services to those attempting to control their opioid addiction through medically-assisted treatment — specifically methadone. While it has been difficult to get … [Read more...] about New Addiction Treatment Center Sees Growth During Pandemic
Huge Fentanyl Bust On Pa. Turnpike Shows Opioids Are Booming Despite Coronavirus Lockdowns
Pennsylvania Not only do opioid sales appear to be booming despite the coronavirus lockdowns. It could be that opioid abuse is increasing due to all the isolation and job losses the lockdowns are causing. The latest evidence that COVID-19 could fueling opioid abuse in Pa. comes from a state police report. Source: … [Read more...] about Huge Fentanyl Bust On Pa. Turnpike Shows Opioids Are Booming Despite Coronavirus Lockdowns
The Pandemic Is Triggering Opioid Relapses Across Appalachia
Kentucky Public health officials also say the pandemic is aggravating the problem by forcing people in recovery into isolation, stripping them of crucial support systems and causing some to relapse. In response to this grim reality, officials in the region are developing new medical practices and guidelines to help an already at-risk community cope with the pandemic. And … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Is Triggering Opioid Relapses Across Appalachia
The Pandemic Has Changed Addiction Treatment, Some Hope For Good
Massachusetts Like other health care providers, Boston Medical Center transitioned to telemedicine for most patients when the pandemic hit. That was also when the state ordered insurance to cover virtual visits the same as in-person visits. BMC's OBAT team scrambled to get ready, setting up a hotline, giving phones to patients and programming in clinicians' numbers. The … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Has Changed Addiction Treatment, Some Hope For Good
