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Opioid Addiction In Women Is Growing At Alarming Rates – What Accounts For The Increased Risk?
Cassidy Webb was 17 when she got her wisdom teeth removed. As is common after a wisdom tooth extraction, she was prescribed hydrocodone—the generic form of Vicodin—to help her manage the pain. But for Cassidy, it was the spark that…
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Choices Matter Educates Thousands on Non-Opioid Options in New York, Atlanta and Southern California
For the second year in a row, the Choices Matter campaign joined thousands of 5K participants to support Shatterproof’s Rise Up Against Addiction 5K Walk/Run initiative.
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“Summit for Solutions” Event Discusses Ways to Combat the Nation’s Opioid Epidemic
Choices Matter teamed up with The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Pacira BioSciences, Inc. to bring together a diverse group of more than 35 leading individuals and organizations for the “Summit for Solutions” event.
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New Research: Opioids for Postsurgical Pain Pose Danger for Patients
Despite ongoing efforts to end America’s opioid crisis, patients continue to receive large quantities of opioids for postsurgical pain. New research shows that patients received nearly 100 to 200 opioid pills...
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Moms Are Worrying About This Issue After C-Sections
For women who’ve had them, a cesarean section is not for the faint of heart. It’s major abdominal surgery and leaves new moms in need of pain control so they can focus on their new baby. A new survey conducted by Moms…
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A Candid Conversation on Childbirth and Opioids
This May, to celebrate Women’s Health Month, mother and fitness leader, Gabby Reece joined women’s health expert and OB/GYN, Dr. Alyssa Dweck, along with members of the media in New York City for a candid conversation about childbirth and opioids.
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