Renowned neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd talks about her research on the use of Cannabidiol (CBD) as a non-addictive, effective treatment option to combat opioid addiction on the TEDMED platform. The cannabis plant has over 140 cannabinoids and one of them is Cannabidiol (CBD).
Aetna opioid overdose program to include Social Determinants of Health support
Aetna has taken the decision to link Unite Us, which is a social care coordination platform with its Guardian Angel program for members who have suffered from an opioid overdose.
Highmark Health focusing on stigma related to opioid epidemic
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health is working to address the opioid epidemic with a focus on one key idea: reducing stigma.
Nurses find new methods to combat opioid epidemic
Overdose victims arrive at the emergency department and the nurses aid these incapacitated patients. Angela Clark, a professor of nursing at the University of Cincinnati, knew nurses weren’t trained to respond to these situations.
Hospitals are changing mindsets and approach to battle the opioid epidemic
Healthcare providers and hospitals are changing their approaches to treat pain and addiction. They are implementing new prescription guidelines, creating personalized systems of care and addressing addiction as a disease rather than a moral failing.