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by Bruce Brown | October 6, 2022 | Health
Covid-19 pandemic lock-downs didn’t stem the tragedy of substance abuse disorder (SUD). Unfortunately, according to the latest findings from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the number of drug overdose deaths increased 28.5% in the...
by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2022 | Health, Medical
There is no single solution for all people who struggle with substance abuse disorders. That’s why we’re pleased to report that Groups, a proprietary mobile recovery app, is now available for the 11,000+ members of Groups Recover Together. The...
by Bruce Brown | May 9, 2022 | Medical
Odds are good you know someone whose misuse of opioids started with seeking relief from a back injury or other chronic pain. If you’re not aware of friends or family members who traveled that sad path, you’ve likely heard of celebrities or politicians with...
by Bruce Brown | November 25, 2021 | Medical
More than 70% of all dug overdose deaths involved an opioid in 2019, the most recent study published by the CDC. Naloxone is a medicine that quickly reverse opioid overdoses. Naloxone is usually injected, although the FDA has also approved a nasal spray. In 2018, we...
by Bruce Brown | November 27, 2020 | Enabling Tech
Opioid use for chronic pain management accounts for the bulk of a global market valued at $25.4 billion in 2018. Unfortunately, long-term opioid use frequently leads to addiction and abuse. Overdose by prescription and illicit opioids currently causes 128 deaths each...
