Drug Use Diminishes Life Expectancy

Despite modern medicine, sophisticated sanitation systems, the absence of war, and other advantages, it appears that life for U.S. residents is not as good as it could be. The life expectancy of U.S. residents dropped for the third straight year in 2017. Drug use is...

Effects and Dangers of Fentanyl

Fentanyl can be administered in lollipops, nasal or oral spray, patches, or injections. This medication is a synthetic, potent opioid analgesic. It is prescribed for managing severe pain. The DEA has this medication classified in the Schedule II controlled substances....

Are Opioid Guidelines Dangerous?

Solving the opioid crisis shouldn’t involve stopping or limiting the prescription of opioids for everyone, regardless of their conditions. Yet, some authorities are taking those actions, which has been creating disastrous results. What are the guidelines? A number of...

Price Fixing Schemes for Drugs?

Price Fixing Schemes For Prescription Drugs When it comes to prescription drugs, a generic drug will always be cheaper than a brand-name drug, right? Not necessarily. A number of pharmaceutical companies may have worked together to fix prices on their drugs. Such...