How Antidepressants and Opioids Interact
The interplay between antidepressants and opioid painkillers is a complex and potentially dangerous area of pharmacology. Both classes of drugs affect brain chemistry, and their combined use can disrupt vital physiological processes, leading to diminished pain relief, heightened overdose risk, and life-threatening conditions like serotonin syndrome. Understanding these interactions is crucial for both patients and […]
Opioid Executive Guilty Verdict Means Other Pharma Execs Could Be Charged with Racketeering
Insys Therapeutics’ founder was convicted of racketeering conspiracy related to fentanyl-based Subsys. Fentanyl is one of the leading causes of drug overdose deaths in the U.S., but effective fentanyl detox treatment is available. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 3, 2019 — Former billionaire and Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor was found guilty of racketeering conspiracy by […]
Administration Is Finally Dealing with the Opioid Crisis Head-On
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 30, 2019 — The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released its report, “The Role of Opioid Prices in the Evolving Opioid Crisis,” on April 30, 2019, and the White House summarized the report in a fact sheet titled “Understanding and Addressing the Driving Forces of the Opioid Crisis.” Although this administration […]
