As new studies and research reveal more and more about harmful substances in common products used every day, studies over the past decade also present troubling information related to the effects of these products on the health of the women using and trusting these products are safe. Even as a…
With the growing opioid epidemic, it’s important for certain people to be trained to handle overdoses. While individuals like first responders, even parents or teachers, might come to mind, a surprising new profession is being expected to be prepared: librarians. The thought sounds unnecessary, but sadly that is not the…
A comparison of a lethal dose of heroin to a lethal dose of fentanyl shows just how powerful this ‘new’ drug is and the threat it poses to the American people. The opioid epidemic continues to get worse and, sadly, because of the introduction of new drugs, is getting deadlier. Originally…
While it may have seemed like an obvious step to take, the most recent efforts by the FDA are important to changing the tone around the danger of opioids. CNN reported that on January 11, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration’s announced that cough and cold medicines with opioid ingredients, such…
