From occupational exposure on the job to accidental contact with contaminated surfaces, children tragically ingesting patches, and other accidental contact, it’s important to understand the risks behind fentanyl exposure. New products and other safety measures can help reduce exposure to this highly dangerous opioid. They can minimize both the long-term and short-term risks associated with
Earlier this month, one-year-old Nicholas Dominici died after coming into contact with fentanyl at a daycare in the Bronx, New York. Three other children also were hospitalized with acute opioid intoxication. The daycare's owner and her husband now face various criminal charges. How does such a situation happen, and how can it be prevented from
The New England Opioid Strike Force, aka NEPO, assembled to combat the proliferation of opioid pills in the region, has announced its first arrest. The criminal case involves the illegal distribution of narcotics. Prosecutors say Dr. Merideth C. Norris illegally prescribed opioids without any legitimate medical purpose. The Case Against Dr. Norris Dr. Norris, who
