A recent report from the CDC cited a “concerning acceleration” of opioid-related overdoses.  Synthetic opioids (primarily illicitly manufactured fentanyl) appear to be the primary driver. Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. [...]

Canyonlands Healthcare is now offering help for opioid and alcohol dependency at healthcare locations in rural Arizona communities. Medication-Assisted Treatment combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a "whole-patient" approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. By relieving the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body, [...]