In 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration awarded $1.5 billion for all states and territories to address the opioid crisis. This funding was intended to increase access to treatment services, remove...
In 2020, hydrocodone was the most commonly misused prescription pain medication in the United States. Despite its risks of misuse and dependence, it remains one of the most frequently...
Imagine you recently had surgery and are staying several days in the hospital for monitoring. To keep you comfortable, your doctor prescribes hydrocodone. However, when you leave the hospital...
Arizona’s opioid prescriptions have decreased nearly 50% in the last decade, with a 6.4% reduction between 2021 and 2022 alone. Even so, overdose remains the leading cause of accidental...
The amount of opioids prescribed in the U.S. peaked in 2010 and has decreased every year since. That being said, opioids like oxycodone are still some of the most...
Roughly one in four teens report misusing a prescription medication at least once in their lifetime. Medications like oxycodone might appear to be safe, but they can cause dangerous...
Would you know how to identify oxycodone if you saw a pill sitting on your counter? In an ideal world, all prescription medications would be stored properly in a...
Are you aware of the harm that codeine can cause? Many people are surprised to learn that codeine is associated with significant health risks. Because this substance is converted...