Increased risk of death from any opioid use in people with dementia, study says | Cnn
Cnn — People over age 65 with dementia were four times more likely to die within the first six months after starting an opioid for pain, and six times more…
Myths about willpower and moral weakness prevent people with opioid use disorder from receiving effective medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
The most effective scientific treatment for opioid use disorder is medication. Methadone and buprenorphine prevent cravings and other withdrawal symptoms, while naltrexone works by blocking the effects of opioids. Despite…