The FDA is stepping up its game against a specific chemical found in kratom products. This compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. Health officials are sounding the alarm, suggesting a nationwide ban. Kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia, has been gaining traction in the U. S. as a go-to for...
U. S. health authorities are sounding the alarm about a specific chemical found in kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia. This chemical, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending a nationwide ban on this ingredient, but not on natural kratom leaf prod...
Opioid addiction is a serious problem in the United States. Many people die from overdoses every year. Doctors have medicines like buprenorphine and methadone to help. These medicines work well, but many people stop taking them. This is where digital health tools might help. Digital tools can make it easier for clinics to manage treatments. They can also help people...
Drug overdoses have been a growing concern in Berkeley County over the past few years. The county has been working hard to tackle this issue, and recently, they received a significant boost. Last year, the county was awarded $1, 200, 000 to combat the opioid epidemic. Out of this amount, the coroner's office received $175, 000. This money was used to purchase a new d...
Since the opioid crisis was announced in 2017, the number of fentanyl-related deaths and the need to understand postmortem blood tests have grown. One crucial factor in interpreting these cases is postmortem redistribution, where drugs move within the body after death. Previous studies on fentanyl redistribution either had small sample sizes or were done before the o...
The stark reality of drug overdose deaths has been a haunting presence in America for years, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. But, for the first time since 2020, the numbers are finally showing a glimmer of hope. According to a recent report, the United States witnessed a staggering 12% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the 12-month period starting April...