You may have heard that there's an ongoing shortage of the medication Adderall. But there's a lot more going on here than you may expect, and the real culprit behind the shortage isn't what you might think.

Thanks, in part, to the generous support of the NIHCM, this month we are releasing four special episodes on Opioids. We hope you enjoy them. This week's episode:

Opioid Abuse - Opioid drugs can be powerfully effective treatments for those in pain, but they can also be extremely dangerous. This episode explores how opioids can lead to dependence and addiction, and the effects that abuse have had...

Howcast - Learn if you can take prescriptions during basic training in this Howcast video with Sergeant Michael Volkin.

Howcast - Learn how to use nicotine replacement therapy to help you stop smoking from addictions counselor Adam Steiner in this Howcast video.

The way we pay for medical care isn't like any other kind of transaction--and healthcare companies can use that leverage to get as much money from you as possible!

Medication costs continue to rise with no sign of slowing down amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. But there are ways to pay less for your prescriptions. Here's what you need to know.

A new simulation study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that reducing opioids for short-term pain saves lives in the long run, even as it leaves some patients experiencing more pain. This is the fundamental...

This program begins with a discussion about how our instincts drive us to avoid pain or remove pain from our lives. From this perspective, the video explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy approaches to getting rid...

Why do drug prices rises? Are pharmaceutical companies ripping people off? Drug price gouging has been all over the media this week. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Recently, Ron Johnson (R) of Wisconsin launched an investigation into whether the Medicaid expansion that was part of Obamacare caused America's opioid crisis. Healthcare Triage has looked at the evidence, and we think it's a dubious claim.

Fascinating new research tells us that our gut exerts an influence on the brain, affecting our mood, hormonal balance and obesity levels. Ps. Big welcome to all new subscribers!



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