Protesters rally after Michigan man dies in jail of drug withdrawal Stocjevski told jail officials he took methadone as part of a drug treatment program, along with klonopin and oxycodone for anxiety and pain relief, the lawsuit said. Within 17 days, as he experienced noticeable withdrawal symptoms, Stojcevski's weight … Read more on The Guardian
Macomb County sued over inmate's drug withdrawal death The next day, Stojcevski told a different employee he also routinely took prescribed Klonopin for anxiety but could not recall his pharmacy, according to the complaint. He also said he previously had been hospitalized for anxiety but could not recall … Read more on The Detroit News… Read More »
The dangers of popping pills while flying Yes, the sedative properties of benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Klonopin and Xanax can help reduce anxiety and stress and in some cases are completely necessary. But these medications, particularly when used without the advice of a doctor, come with a … Read more on Fox News Prescriptions Continue for… Read More »
Most Massachusetts opioid, heroin overdoses are propelled by 'drug cocktails … … looking at what, exactly, is contributing to the scores of related overdoses. It turns out that many opioid doses, including heroin, are being mixed with other drugs to ramp up their potency, according to a report by Kaiser Health News in … Read… Read More »
Four Arrested, One Sought in Portsmouth Drug Sweep Kathleen Dickenson, 55, of Weald Road in Portsmouth, for two counts Sale of a Controlled Drug Lorazopam a generic of Xanax (Felony). Bail was set at $ 1,500 Personal Recognizance. Kelly Cook, 45, of Winsor Road in Portsmouth, for two counts Sale of a … Read more on… Read More »
Her brain tormented her, and doctors could not understand why She was on a laundry list of medication: Klonopin for seizures, Ambien and Ativan to help her sleep, Xanax for anxiety. She also went through a lineup of antidepressants: nortiptyline, lithium, Zoloft, trazodone, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Prozac, Serzone … Read more on Washington Post Lawsuit: On… Read More »
Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs Study Doctors should also avoid prescribing large quantities of narcotics and should understand the risks involved with dispensing multiple drugs, such as narcotics and benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines, such as Valium, Xanax and Klonopin, are used for … Read more on nwitimes.com Schuyler County Public Health announces opioid increase… Read More »