In recent years, there has been increased concern about the growing misuse of prescription drugs, especially opioids. Prescription drug misuse refers to the use of a prescription medication in a way ...

Due to the joint effort of multiple organizations, a medication take back event was held June 25 at Moose Pharmacy in Salisbury, resulting in the safe disposal of 102 pounds of unused or expired ...

Nursing homes misuse antipsychotic drugs for dementia patients, disguise practice as schizophrenia treatment, watchdog finds.

The study raises concerns that overprescribing medications and the resulting unused medication are drivers of opioid misuse. EDMOND, Okla., July 29, 2024 (Newswire.com) In light of recent research ...

Good Samaritan is set to host its Drug Take Back Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering the ...

Editor’s Note: The follow column was originally published Dec. 27, 2019. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in ...

Compared with adults without disabilities, those with disabilities have higher rates of general drug misuse, but information on their misuse of prescription drugs specifically has been lacking. Now, a ...

In recognition of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, community partners are coming together to host a Medication Take-Back Event on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 […] ...

While the number of prescriptions for the stimulant Adderall has remained unchanged among young adults, misuse and emergency room visits related to the drug have risen dramatically in this group, new ...

Kratom is becoming more common in the U.S., but a national study says only around 19% of adults are aware of what kratom is.

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.