As electronic cigarettes and vaping devices continue to increase in popularity, especially among teens, many people still believe the false narrative that vaping is a… Read more
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FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the U.S. opioid crisis
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can… Read more
NOW – Episode 43
In the 43rd installment of NOW, catch a glimpse of how UPMC St. Margaret celebrated Hospital Week with some good eats; find out how addiction… Read more
They don’t come as Pills, but try these 6 Underprescribed Lifestyle Medicines for a Better, Longer Life
The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived and overweight and suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Being… Read more
Four Steps to Continue Tele-Addiction Treatment Growth Post-COVID-19
To date, over 170,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19. In addition to deaths from the virus, 150,000 more “deaths of despair,”… Read more