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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing โ€“ a physician explains

For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing โ€“ a physician explains Buprenorphine treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing, emphasizing the importance of finding the right dose for each patient. A higher dose of buprenorphine (above 24 milligrams) has been shown to be effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and illicit opioid […]

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Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Phillyโ€™s opioid epidemic โˆ’ 4 essential reads

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Phillyโ€™s opioid epidemic โˆ’ 4 essential reads Opioid overdose deaths in Philly dropped in 2023. Data for 2024 has not yet been released. Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-NC-SA In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Thatโ€™s been […]

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