Articles tagged as: opioids
October 30, 2018
New Reports Calculate Lives Lost To Tobacco, Opioids
Indiana's smoking rate is among the highest in the nation. More than 21 percent of Hoosiers smoke, and that rate has remained stagnant in recent years.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2018
Nurse Practitioners Included In Bill To Increase Opioid Treatments
Nurse practitioners would still need to receive training and apply for a waiver to prescribe MAT.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2018
Statewide Partnership Aims To Reduce Opioid Addiction
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative, RALI Indiana, is a diverse group. It includes nurses, law enforcement, anti-drug coalitions and businesses.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
New Program Connects Mothers With Postpartum Addiction Treatment
A new program to help women who are addicted to opioids and their newborn babies will launch in Indianapolis and aims to fill a gap in treatment services.
Read MoreMay 24, 2018
Indiana Law Prof. Urges US Senate To Consider Elderly In Opioid Crisis
An Indiana law professor is asking the U.S. Senate to consider the impact of the opioid crisis on elderly Americans.
Read MoreMay 3, 2018
Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
An investigation by Side Effects Public Media and NPR reveals that researchers working with Innovative Health Solutions, maker of the Bridge, submitted a study that wasn't what it appeared to be.
Read MoreApril 25, 2018
IU Prepares For Phase 2 Of Grand Challenges Addiction Initiative
Sixteen projects launched in January as part of the first phase of the initiative, delving into several different topics, including research and policy analysis.
Read MoreApril 16, 2018
Patients, Doctors Concerned About New Indiana Opioid Limits
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed three bills last month into law that will take effect July 1.
Read MoreApril 13, 2018
Lawmakers Fix Loopholes In Impaired Driving Law
The opioid crisis created a spike in people driving under the influence of prescription drugs.
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