The FDA just issued a black box warning on prescription insomnia medications, and millions of Americans are currently taking these dangerous sleeping pills. Here’s what healthcare professionals need to know. 50 to 70 million adults suffer from a sleeping disorder with insomnia being the most common. For years, the gold standard for insomnia treatment has included combined behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy. But now, healthcare providers might want to consider using … [Read more...]
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Prescription Drug Dangers: How to Spot an Addict in Your Clinic
According to the CDC, two people die every single hour from overdosing on prescription opioids. In fact, death from prescription drug use is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. Most people assume that any treatment prescribed by their physician will promote their health and well-being. And for the most part, this is true. But unfortunately, when it comes to prescription drugs, they can be dangerous and deadly.The National Institute on Drug Abuse … [Read more...]