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How Opioid Use Can Lead to Kidney Damage: What You Need to Know

doctor holding digital image of kidneys to illustrate how opioids can cause kidney damage

Opioid use is a well-known crisis affecting millions of people worldwide, but beyond the immediate dangers of addiction and overdose, opioids can also cause significant long-term damage to vital organs, including the kidneys. Understanding the connection between opioid use and kidney damage is crucial for anyone using these medications, whether prescribed or otherwise. In this […]

Administration Is Finally Dealing with the Opioid Crisis Head-On

President Trump and his administration's CEA have identified causes of the opioid crisis and effective response tactics

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 […]

National Drug Take Back Day: DEA Tells Americans ‘Don’t Be the Dealer’

National Drug Take Back Day for prescription opioid disposal

The Drug Enforcement Administration doesn’t just fight the opioid crisis at U.S. ports of entry by seizing illegal drugs. It’s National Drug Take-Back Day events across the country on April 27 collect unused prescription pills and patches to help prevent drug abuse and overdose deaths. The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed […]

FDA Addresses Discontinuation of Prescription Opioids

senior male comforts senior female pain patient taking prescription opioids with new FDA guidelines for discontinuation

Waismann Method® Applauds FDA’s Opioid Label Changes but Cautions New Guidelines Are Not Enough BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 10, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent efforts to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic have received backlash from pain management doctors and chronic pain patients. By curtailing access to prescription opioids for […]