Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...
Lidocaine is a common local anesthetic, but absorbing too much or prolonging exposure increases the chances of a lidocaine overdose. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and generally safe. However, it is ...
Lev’s reporting has explored Americans’ deadly hostility to addiction medications, subpar treatment offered in jails and prisons, shifts in the illicit drug supply and consumption behavior, ...
About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.
Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...
Beginning in 2023, there was less fentanyl in the U.S. drug supply. The opioid-overdose reversing drug naloxone’s availability is increasing and so is access to addiction treatment. Experts say the ...
An antihistamine overdose, also called antihistamine poisoning, occurs when there’s too much of the medication in your body. This can be life-threatening. Allergy medication is considered safe when ...
In March 2022, 12-month drug-overdose fatalities reached their highest recorded level in the United States, with an estimated 110,360 deaths. 1 Changes in the illicit drug supply during the pandemic ...
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Drug ...
Taking too much antihistamine can lead to adverse side effects and a potential antihistamine overdose. Signs may include fast heart rate, fever, and dilated pupils. People should follow the dosage ...
Drug overdose deaths decreased slightly last year, falling for the first time since 2018, early data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Wednesday shows. Still, overdose ...