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  • What Is Nitazene (Isotonitazene/ISO)?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    September 28, 2022
    Addiction News

    What Is Nitazene (Isotonitazene/ISO)?

    Recently, a relatively new synthetic opioid called isotonitazene began causing overdoses around the country. Isotonitazene, more commonly referred to as nitazene or ISO, is a synthetic opioid that has...
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  • What You Need to Know About Pregabalin (Lyrica) Overdoses
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    April 15, 2022
    Addiction News

    What You Need to Know About Pregabalin (Lyrica) Overdoses

    Prescription drug misuse is a major concern on the rise in the United States. Just like illicit drug use, prescription drug misuse can damage lives beyond repair. In fact,...
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  • Telehealth for Addiction Recovery – Does It Really Work?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    March 7, 2022
    Addiction News

    Telehealth for Addiction Recovery – Does It Really Work?

    COVID-19 caused several significant changes in the way we do things. One major change was the way we interact with doctors and other medical professionals. Many doctors made the...
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  • What Does Maryland’s Opioid Crisis Look Like in 2021?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    December 30, 2021
    Addiction News

    What Does Maryland’s Opioid Crisis Look Like in 2021?

    Throughout the United States, the opioid crisis continues to rage on. What began in the 1990s with a significant increase of opioid pain medication prescriptions and reverberated in the...
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  • The Devastating Toll of Drug Overdoses in the U.S. in 2020
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    September 14, 2021
    Addiction News

    The Devastating Toll of Drug Overdoses in the U.S. in 2020

    Drug overdoses are some of the most devastating events that can occur in a community. Often, overdoses take lives way too early. These tragedies are a sign that our...
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  • A Look At Brewery Laws, Child Patrons, And Related Controversy
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    May 29, 2019
    Addiction News

    A Look At Brewery Laws, Child Patrons, And Related Controversy

    In September 2018, Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland issued a policy to ban children from its taproom after 6:00 p.m. The decision came as a way to control...
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  • Marijuana CBD Isn’t as Safe as It Seems
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    February 4, 2019
    Addiction News

    Marijuana CBD Isn’t as Safe as It Seems

    The use of CBD oils and vaping products is on track to become one of the biggest industries in the world. According to a data report released earlier this...
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  • Maryland Opioid Overdoses Surged Once Again In First Half Of 2018 – What Will Happen In 2019?
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    January 24, 2019
    Addiction News

    Maryland Opioid Overdoses Surged Once Again In First Half Of 2018 – What Will Happen In 2019?

    The number of deaths caused by opioid overuse in the state of Maryland have increased in 2018 in comparison to the previous year. Specifically, the first half of 2018...
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  • Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    October 22, 2018
    Addiction News

    Narcan Now Owned by Maryland Pharmaceutical Company: The Benefits of Narcan

    You’ve probably heard of the opioid overdose reversal drug called Narcan, but did you know its manufacturer was based overseas? Now, the owner of Narcan will not only be...
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  • Synthetic Marijuana Laced with Fentanyl May Be to Blame for 90-Plus Overdoses in New Haven, Connecticut
    Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
    August 17, 2018
    Addiction News

    Synthetic Marijuana Laced with Fentanyl May Be to Blame for 90-Plus Overdoses in New Haven, Connecticut

    Ninety-five residents of New Haven, Connecticut are being treated for what is suspected to be overdosing on synthetic marijuana and possibly fentanyl. Early reports describe a chaotic scene in...
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