http://www.wellwire.com WellWire is a holistic community with articles and advice from naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and featured guest writers. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:25:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://www.wellwire.com/news/preventing-overdose http://www.wellwire.com/news/preventing-overdose#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:15:20 +0000 Christine Dionese L.Ac http://www.wellwire.com/?p=4237 Considering an alternative to your pain medications? Read to the end of the side effects listed on opioid drug labels and you’ll eventually come across “death.” Research led by the Seatlle non-profit, Group Health Cooperative recently indicated even those patients…

]]> Considering an alternative to your pain medications? Read to the end of the side effects listed on opioid drug labels and you’ll eventually come across “death.” Research led by the Seatlle non-profit, Group Health Cooperative recently indicated even those patients treated with opioids for legitimate health concerns still run the risk of overdose. Opioids such as morphine and oxycontin slow breathing, causing users to suffocate. Experts are not suggesting patients discontinue their use, yet with millions of Americans relying on these drugs to treat chronic conditions, concern has been raised about improving the efficacy of patient screening before prescribing medication. (Via Reuters)

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