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Xylazine is a New Threat That Demands Swift Action Using Lessons from the Past

Opinion piece on using opioid crisis as a blueprint for addressing Xylazine and F2 spread
21-Nov-2024 9:45 AM EST Add to Favorites

Racial Differences in Opioid Use Disorder

Racial Differences in Opioid Use Disorder
18-Nov-2024 9:55 AM EST Add to Favorites

Pennsylvania Legislators to Address Xylazine Crisis at Free Medical Symposium

Pennsylvania legislators and top medical experts will come together to address the growing xylazine crisis at an upcoming free symposium. The event, titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis," will be held...
13-Nov-2024 9:35 AM EST Add to Favorites

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation to Host Symposium on Xylazine Crisis in Pennsylvania

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education announces a symposium titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis" to be held on November 23, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the...
7-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Opioid Crisis Escalates in Appalachia: Rural Areas Hit Hardest, Study Finds

A recent study reveals a troubling surge in opioid-related deaths across the Appalachian region, with rural areas suffering the highest rates.
16-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Pennsylvania's Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation

In 2016, nearly 2 million opioid prescriptions were given to patients across the state. However, by the end of the study period in 2020, there was a 38 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions written, according to this study by Dr. Asif Ilyas.
8-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Medical Cannabis Certification Patterns for Chronic Pain

In light of the national opioid crisis, a recent study by researchers at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and its Department of Medical Cannabis explores the use of medical cannabis (MC) as a potential alternative for chronic pain management.
23-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of Drug Take Back Days

Results of a study shows the opioid crisis is not just about the drugs used; it is also about the ones that are not used. The findings, emphasizing the importance of safe drug disposal, are timely as the next National Prescription Drug Take Back...
8-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to raising awareness of the risks and benefits of opioids, educating physicians and policymakers on safe opioid use, and supporting research and education aimed to advance innovative pain management strategies that can decrease opioid use. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Opioid Foundation supports and advances the highest quality research on opioids and alternative pain modalities to yield findings that can better inform patients, physicians, and the greater healthcare community in the most evidenced-based pain management strategies.

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