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Envision Healthcare Provides Best Practices to Address America’s Devastating Opioid Epidemic

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, released a comprehensive strategy to address Americas pervasive opioid epidemic.

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  • Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, released a comprehensive strategy to address Americas pervasive opioid epidemic.
  • In 2020 alone, opioids were involved in 68,630 overdose deaths nearly 75 percent of all drug overdose deaths.
  • Additionally, the marked expansion of illicitly manufactured, potent synthetic opioids has flooded the U.S. with lethal counterfeit opioid pain pills, increasing the danger of non-prescribed opioids.
  • We are pleased to provide a patient-focused strategy to help stop opioid misuse and abuse and save peoples lives.

RESEARCHERS AT BOULDER CARE PUBLISH A NOVEL CLINICAL METHOD TO COMBAT OVERDOSE CRISIS

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. is suffering the worst overdose crisis in its history, illicitly manufactured fentanyl – a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin – now largely dominates the drug supply.1 The "Fentanyl Era" has created formidable new challenges, both for patients seeking addiction treatment and for care providers helping them on the frontlines.

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  • New findings from researchers at addiction medicine provider Boulder Care offer an important solution, in the form of a compelling clinical innovation called the "QuickStart" method.
  • He did so by self-administering intranasal naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, the overdose reversal medication available in most pharmacies.
  • The patient remains in care with BUP-NX and says, "I think [this method] will save a lot of lives."
  • For more information about the study or clinical method described, visit: www.boulder.care/quickstart
    The authors are currently completing a case series of the new method for expedited publication.

Continuing their Response to the Public Health Crises, Spero Health Announces the Opening of 3 New Outpatient Addiction Treatment Clinics

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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These new clinics join a network of more than 85 Spero Health locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, West Virginia and Virginia.

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  • These new clinics join a network of more than 85 Spero Health locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, West Virginia and Virginia.
  • Immediate appointments are available and individuals who need addiction treatment services are encouraged to call: 866-755-4258 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
  • Spero Health is in network with state Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans.
  • For more information about Spero Health, please visit www.sperohealth.com
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Outlook on the Analgesics Global Market to 2028 - Featuring AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories, Bayer and Endo International Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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The Global Analgesics Market size is expected to reach $42.6 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period.

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  • The Global Analgesics Market size is expected to reach $42.6 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Opioids, non-opioids, and compound analgesics (a mix of opioids and non-opioids) are the most often used topical analgesics worldwide.
  • They're only available with a prescription and are usually utilized to treat moderate to severe pain.
  • Increased rates of chronic diseases, such as tuberculosis, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and arthritis are driving the expansion of the analgesics market.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Grant Supports Efforts to Address Substance Use Disorder in Northern Virginia

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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For the past nine years, the Foundation has worked to save lives from overdose and support recovery from substance use disorder.

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  • For the past nine years, the Foundation has worked to save lives from overdose and support recovery from substance use disorder.
  • Substance use disorder is a major public health challenge that affects not only the health of individuals, but entire communities, said Dr. Anne Fedyszen, Behavioral Health Medical Director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
  • Since then, they have offered free recovery support services, resources, and education to individuals in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Sunrise House Treatment Center Hosts Free Overdose Training Session for the Community

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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LAFAYETTE, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Sunrise House Treatment Center is educating the community on how to save lives.

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  • LAFAYETTE, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Sunrise House Treatment Center is educating the community on how to save lives.
  • As a result, Sunrise House will host a free virtual training session accessible to any member of the community on how to administer the life-saving opioid overdose antidote Narcan.
  • Sunrise House Treatment Centers virtual training session will take place on August 30 at 5:00 p.m. EDT .
  • Sunrise House Treatment Center is located in Lafayette, N.J. Sunrise House treats patients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues.

River Oaks Treatment Center Hosts Free Overdose Training Session for the Community

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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RIVERVIEW, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, River Oaks Treatment Center is educating the community on how to save lives.

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  • RIVERVIEW, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, River Oaks Treatment Center is educating the community on how to save lives.
  • As a result, River Oaks will host a free virtual training session accessible to any member of the community on how to administer the life-saving opioid overdose antidote Narcan.
  • River Oaks Treatment Centers virtual training session will take place on August 30 at 4:00 p.m. EDT .
  • Florida has ranked number two in terms of overdose deaths, and the prevalence of fentanyl in the Tampa area is known on a national scale, said Jeff Turiczek, CEO of River Oaks Treatment Center.

AdCare Rhode Island and AdCare Hospital Host Free Overdose Training Sessions for the Community

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. and WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, AdCare Rhode Island is educating the community on how to save lives.

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  • NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. and WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, AdCare Rhode Island is educating the community on how to save lives.
  • In 2021, the country saw yet another record year of overdose deaths with more than 107,000 lives lost, a 15% increase from the number of overdose deaths in 2020, and Rhode Island was not spared from those results.
  • As a result, AdCare Rhode Island will host a free virtual training session accessible to any member of the community on how to administer the life-saving opioid overdose antidote Narcan.
  • AdCare Rhode Islands virtual training session will take place on August 30 at 11:00 a.m. EDT .

AdCare Rhode Island and AdCare Hospital Host Free Overdose Training Sessions for the Community

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. and WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, AdCare Rhode Island is educating the community on how to save lives.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. and WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, AdCare Rhode Island is educating the community on how to save lives.
  • In 2021, the country saw yet another record year of overdose deaths with more than 107,000 lives lost, a 15% increase from the number of overdose deaths in 2020, and Rhode Island was not spared from those results.
  • As a result, AdCare Rhode Island will host a free virtual training session accessible to any member of the community on how to administer the life-saving opioid overdose antidote Narcan.
  • AdCare Rhode Islands virtual training session will take place on August 30 at 11:00 a.m. EDT .

Laguna Treatment Hospital Hosts Free Overdose Training Session for the Community

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Laguna Treatment Hospital is educating the community on how to save lives.

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  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Laguna Treatment Hospital is educating the community on how to save lives.
  • As a result, Laguna Treatment Hospital will host a free virtual training session accessible to any member of the community on how to administer the life-saving opioid overdose antidote Narcan.
  • Laguna Treatment Hospitals virtual training session will take place on August 30 at 7:00 p.m. EDT .
  • Unfortunately, the tragic trend of record overdose deaths continues, said Barbara Saak, CEO of Laguna Treatment Hospital.