Two Minnesota doctors on the front lines of the opioid epidemic describe the telltale warning signs of addition to prescription painkillers. The latest numbers are sobering: On average, 91 people a day die from an opioid-related overdose, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Minnesota is far from immune to the pain […]
Ohio is one of the states in the heart of the opioid epidemic. In July, the Cincinnati Enquirer send 60 reporters, photographers and videographers into Ohio communities to chronicle an ordinary week in this extraordinary time. Often times we feel safe and secluded from a national epidemic. This documentary shows the reality of what our […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that 33,091 people died from opioid overdoses in 2015, which accounts for 63 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the same year. A recent report from the CDC found that drug deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, other than methadone, rose 72 percent in […]
A critical part of understanding teen drug use is awareness about drug paraphernalia—the items kids use to hide or consume drugs. You may find these items in your child’s bedroom, car or backpack. Knowing what to look for can be difficult for those us that aren’t drug experts. Use this user-friendly guide created by the DEA to […]
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with common warning signs, a few simple guidelines can go a long way toward spotting issues with drug use earlier rather than later. Even if you don’t find direct evidence, it’s important to always trust your gut — take action by talking with your child and seeking help if necessary. One note of caution. Be prepared to […]
Breaking the Opioid Habit in the Dentists’ Offices – a Minnesota connection! Harold Tu’s “aha!” moment came in front of the Washington Monument. In October, 2014, Tu, director of the division of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, was visiting Washington, D.C., with his wife. Tu was there to […]