Prescription Opioid Abuse has Reached Epidemic Proportions in the US. CVS is Doing its Part in Helping. Everyday another story appears in some news publication or website that relates to the opioid abuse epidemic in the US. The severity of the epidemic...
The opioid epidemic claims tens of thousands of lives every year. Here’s the truth behind four common opioid epidemic myths. Myths about opioids and the opioid epidemic are widespread, but understanding the scope and nature of the problem is crucial for curbing...
Prescription Drug Addiction Contributes to US Life Expectancy Falling US life expectancy falling due to the opioid epidemic is the most serious health crisis this country has faced in many decades. The average loss is about two-and-one-half months. This is the first...
Concerns over the number of people who die annually because of opioid medications prompt a proposal from the White House for extra funds to help curb this epidemic. During an appeal for an extra 1.1 billion dollars to help curb the scourge...
