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Three Big Reasons for Florida's Heroin and Pill Epidemic Rates of drug abuse in Florida have been steadily increasing over the past 10 years. Consequently, Florida is facing what many are calling an epidemic of rise in rates of drug abuse and overdose. According to state reports, the most commonly used drugs in ... Read More

The 11 Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs in the United States continues to be an ever-present problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA, an estimated 52 million individuals aged 12 and older have used prescription drugs non-medically at some ... Read More

These days there are a variety of treatment options available to those struggling with addiction. Traditional 12-step programs have been embracing a new model of treatment which has been shown to be effective in helping patients recover from addiction. In previous years, such programs had almost exclusively implemented ... Read More

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States. These disorders affect approximately 40 million adults aged 18 and older, which accounts for around 18% of the population. It’s not uncommon for anxiety sufferers to also ... Read More

According to a new study published in the Neuropharmacology journal, researchers have developed a non-addictive painkiller that is as strong as morphine and has fewer side-effects. The new study was conducted by researchers from Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. As detailed in a ... Read More

Updated March 2, 2023 Which states struggle the most with which drugs? Drug addiction is an ever-growing problem in our country and abroad – and several studies have suggested that certain drugs pose a more significant threat to some states rather than others. Learning particular risks for certain states can help ... Read More

A look back on 2019 drug trends in Florida reveals patterns of substance use across the state as well as some new drugs emerging on the scene. Although there continue to be statewide declines in cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse, vaping rates have risen and new designer drugs have emerged. 2019 Overview Florida ... Read More

It was announced today that Titan Pharmaceutical’s new drug Probuphine was accepted for review by the FDA. What is Probuphine exactly? Probuphine is a six-month sub dermal implant containing buprenorphine hydrochloride (suboxone.) The drug has been developed as a way to deliver continuous long-term treatment for opioid ... Read More