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NSS-2 Bridge: A New Device Approved to Aid in Opioid Withdrawals

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Turning Point

The innovative NSS-2 Bridge is a new de vice recently approved by the FDA to aid in opioid withdrawal pain.  For many this is very exciting news!  The bridge looks similar in size to a hearing aid.  It fits behind the ear with attached wires that connect to brain nervous.  Originally created to lessen chronic … Read More

Opioid Treatment Not Being Utilized Enough

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Turning Point

Opioid Treatment Not Being Utilized Enough According to researchers from Blue Cross Blue Shield, individuals “with an opioid use disorder diagnosis spiked 493 percent” – however, the medication-assisted addiction treatment grew by only 65 percent. The last few years have brought alarmingly high numbers of diagnosis of opioid addiction cases—increasing by 500% but many individuals … Read More