WHO updates global guidelines on Opioid dependence treatment, overdose prevention

KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced updated recommendations in its forthcoming global guidelines on the treatment of opioid dependence and the community management of opioid overdose, as part of efforts to curb rising drug-related deaths worldwide. In a statement, the global health body noted that opioid dependence continues to significantly … Continue reading WHO updates global guidelines on Opioid dependence treatment, overdose prevention