Toxicology
Conference Coverage
Designer drug symptoms can mimic schizophrenia, anxiety, depression
Case Reports
Case Studies In Toxicology: Withdrawal: Another Danger of Diversion
While attending a methadone treatment program, a 34-year-old man with a history of polysubstance abuse experienced a witnessed seizure.
News
Increased heroin use may not be linked to rise in prescription opioid use
Medicolegal Issues
Malpractice Counsel: Allergic Reaction Versus Anaphylaxis
Commentary on a case involving a 34-year-old woman who presented twice to the same ED for evaluation of symptoms of an allergic reaction.
News
91% who overdose on opioids continue to receive opioid prescriptions
Key clinical point: Almost all patients treated at EDs for nonfatal opioid overdose continue to receive opioid prescriptions. Major finding: 2,597...
News
2014 sets U.S. record for drug overdose deaths
Key clinical point: Efforts to encourage safer prescribing of opioid pain relievers should be strengthened. Major finding: In 2014, opioids were...
News
Review: Opioid prescriptions are the work of many physicians
Contrary to reports that a relative few physicians prescribe most opioids, many primary care providers and specialists prescribe such painkillers...
News
FDA approves treatment for chemotherapy ODs, life-threatening toxicities
Practice Economics
Senate calls for childproof packaging for ‘e-cig juice’
“Just a small amount of this stuff can injure or even kill a small child. Making these bottles childproof is just common sense,” according to the...
Commentary
Naloxone to revive an addict
Newly approved naloxone nasal spray can revive opioid addicts who have overdosed, but only effective treatment can save them.