Hand-Held Treatment for Overdoses Is Approved

Hand-Held Treatment for Overdoses Is Approved
Federal health regulators approved a drug overdose treatment device on Thursday that experts say will provide a powerful lifesaving tool in the midst of a surging epidemic of prescription drug abuse. Similar to an EpiPen used to stop allergic … drug rehab – Bing News

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the government … drug rehab – Bing News

FDA approves drug overdose treatment for caregivers and family
On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a portable device for non-medical professionals to use in the case of a drug overdose. The approval of the device comes following a rise in deaths due to drug abuse and subsequent overdoses. . The drug … drug rehab – Bing News