The rapid increase in the use of prescription and non-prescription opioids in the United States is known as the opioid crisis. The epidemic was largely a result of the over-prescription of opiates, as well as insufficient risk education surrounding these… Read More ›
Tag: life expectancy
Warning: Life Expectancy is Lowering Thanks to the Opioid Crisis
![opioid epidemic word blocks](https://www.avalonmalibu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/shutterstock_1007656150.jpg)
The over-prescription of opioid painkillers in the United States has pushed us over the edge in nearly every aspect; with so much drug overdose deaths occurring, our life expectancy is lowering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More ›
Can Opioid Overdose Reduce Life Expectancy?
![opioid pills](https://www.avalonmalibu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/opioid-pills.jpg)
In the final days of 2016, the world lost yet another beloved celebrity: Carrie Fischer. Fischer, famous for her reprising role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, was open about her addictions, alcoholism, and struggles with mental health.… Read More ›
We will work with most out of network PPO policies
Call 888-835-8075 to verify your insurance benefits today!
![Aetna](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aetna-logo.jpg)
![Cigna](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MemPageHeader_CIG-3.png)
![Quest](/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/quest.jpg)
![Humana](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Humana-logo.jpg)
![Blue Cross Blue Shield](/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bluecross-blueshield.jpg)
![Health Net](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HealthNet.png)
![Magellan](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Magellan.png)
![Blue Of California](/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blueofcali.jpg)
![MultiPlan](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MULTIPLAN_LOGO.png)
![Beacon](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/beacon_images.png)