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Drug Overdose Death Rates CDC

Opiate Use and Overdose Statistics in 2023 During 2019 and 2021,  89,000 total overdose deaths and 74,474 opioid-involved overdose deaths were reported across 31 states. [1] From the years 2010 to 2017 we saw a sustained multi year increase in overdose deaths involving opioids.  Opiate related deaths peaked at the beginning of 2017 with approximately 1300 cases per week or 70,000 deaths per year. [2]  In 2018 we saw our first noticeable decrease in opiate deaths averaging just under 800… Read More »Drug Overdose Death Rates CDC

Suboxone strips vs pills

Which is best? Most patients prefer the sublingual strips. While there are generic Suboxone tablets, the primary reason that patients were given prescriptions for the tablets was to save money compared to the cost of the brand Suboxone films. The Suboxone generic tablets tend to take longer to dissolve. Suboxone brand patent rights recently expired opening the door for generic varations of the medication. This has leveled the pricing to about the same for strip or tablet. My opinion is… Read More »Suboxone strips vs pills

Needle Exchange Programs Cutting Back During Coronavirus

Needle Exchange programs have not been immune to the impacts of corona virus. Discovering a article written by BlockClubChicago.com they describe the so called conditions and reality for addicts living and using on Chicago’ city streets. Here is a snippet from the articles introduction.CHICAGO — The COVID-19 lockdown has reminded David Galorath how painful it can be to inject heroin with a dull needle.“It sucks,” he said. “That hurts. It hurts your body.”So in early April — with his supply… Read More »Needle Exchange Programs Cutting Back During Coronavirus

High Marks for Opiate-Free Pain Control after Urologic Surgery

“ Opiate-free pain management did not adversely affect outcomes, including patient-reported outcomes (PROs), after three types of urologic surgery, according to two separate studies. Patients undergoing radical prostatectomy or nephrectomy reported no worsening of pain, effects on activity or sleep, or somatic symptoms when they received opiate-free pain medication. Data from a study of patients undergoing ureteroscopy for kidney stones showed significantly lower pain intensity scores with an opiate-free protocol, and patients reported no increased pain-related interference with regular activities.”… Read More »High Marks for Opiate-Free Pain Control after Urologic Surgery

Recovery After COVID19. A Letter to Patients.

We would like to remind you that your MMR Team is still here for your recovery needs. The imposed restrictions make recovery more of a challenge than it already is, and we have pivoted our stance to increase the number of Virtual visits to maintain consistency for your care. We are, however, required by the DEA to test for compliance, thus we will be seeing patients in the office again beginning June 1st. Please note we will make the following… Read More »Recovery After COVID19. A Letter to Patients.

Authorities nationwide are reporting an uptick in fatal opioid overdoses during social distancing

Around the country Americans are dealing with the stresses of our new realities in different ways. For those recovering from opiate addiction the daily struggle of maintaining “stability” is already hard enough without a global pandemic to turn up the heat. Some quotes from the Daily Beast: “Around her, people idled in their cars or stood in a smoking area until the doctor called them inside via text message. The process to get treatment took nearly four hours. “I was… Read More »Authorities nationwide are reporting an uptick in fatal opioid overdoses during social distancing

The Federal Government Eases Restrictions on Access

For the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have to visit clinics for daily doses of opioid addiction medication, social distancing is nearly impossible. But on Tuesday, the federal government eased some of its long-held restrictions in response to the coronavirus. That’s good news, because continual access to two primary treatment medications, buprenorphine and methadone, is key: If patients miss a dose, they could go into withdrawal and turn to street drugs, risking overdose. Those struggling with addiction are particularly… Read More »The Federal Government Eases Restrictions on Access

Tara Healthcare Increases Access to Suboxone Doctors via Telemedicine During COVID-19

NEW YORK, March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tara Healthcare, which operates RecoveryDelivered.com, is rapidly adding providers to meet the demand for telemedicine visits for Suboxone and Subutex prescription renewals amid COVID-19.  “It’s important that people know we are here. For many people in our country, getting their prescriptions renewed and filled is done in person and is required for their continued recovery  With the danger that can pose, RecoveryDelivered.com is here to provide telemedicine visits to those in Arizona, Ohio, and New York, as well as medication home delivery,” said Co-Founder and… Read More »Tara Healthcare Increases Access to Suboxone Doctors via Telemedicine During COVID-19

Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions

Qualifying Conditions Medical Cannabis Doctors in Illinois recognize the following as qualifying conditions for a medical cannabis card- Agitation of Alzheimer’s diseaseHIV/AIDSAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Arnold-Chiari malformationCancerCausalgiaChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathyCrohn’s diseaseCRPS (complex regional pain syndrome Type II)DystoniaFibrous DysplasiaGlaucomaHepatitis CHydrocephalusHydromyeliaInterstitial cystitisLupusMultiple SclerosisMuscular DystrophyMyasthenia GravisMyoclonusNail-patella syndromeNeurofibromatosisParkinson’s diseasePost-Concussion SyndromePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Reflex sympathetic dystrophyResidual limb painRheumatoid arthritisSeizures (including those characteristic of Epilepsy)Severe fibromyalgiaSjogren’s syndromeSpinal cord disease (including but not limited to arachnoiditis)Spinal cord injury is damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord… Read More »Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions