Another Dangerous Substance Emerges During Opioid Crisis

Source: Healio.com As part of its public health mission, the Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has been monitoring for adverse effects from opioids and opioid-like substances for years. Two recent examples of concern are loperamide and kratom. Loperamide, an over-the-counter antidiarrheal and a peripherally acting opioid, has been used in higher than recommended doses, resulting […]

Covid NJ: They’ve Made A List of Holiday Safety Measures (Check it Twice)

Source: NJ.com “With the increase in cases, we must continue to maintain our vigilance against COVID-19 and celebrate safely and responsibly to ensure healthy holidays,” said Dr. Ed Lifshitz, medical director of the state Department of Health’s Communicable Disease Service. The New Jersey Department of Health offers the following recommendations: If possible, limit indoor gatherings […]

Addiction Support Groups Exempt From NJ 10-person Indoor Gathering Limit

Source: NJ.com Addiction support groups including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are exempt from New Jersey’s recently enacted 10-person limit for indoor gatherings due to the coronavirus outbreak under a clarification included in a separate executive order signed Monday night by Gov. Phil Murphy. Meetings for those groups will instead be limited 25% the room’s […]