Stigma relating to drug-dependent individuals is one of the most significant barriers to seeking treatment for addiction. Research suggests that many addicts in America have …
Background: In June 2016, the Rhode Island (RI) legislature passed a law requiring that emergency departments (EDs) provide comprehensive discharge planning including referrals and treatment …
Despite the prevalence of opioid prescribing after Cesarean delivery (CD) and hysterectomy in the United States, little is known about patients’ concerns regarding pain management …
Background: Opioid deaths in America are skyrocketing. Combining opioid treatment with a benzodiazepine prescription significantly increases the likelihood of an overdose. This serious drug interaction …
Opioids are commonly prescribed to women who undergo hysterectomy for outpatient pain control after surgery. However, many patients consume only a fraction of pills prescribed, …