Martha Bebinger

Martha Bebinger is a journalist who covers health and medicine for NPR. She has been reporting on the opioid epidemic in the United States since it began to gain attention in the early 2010s.

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/919088634/martha-bebinger

72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author uses an example from a clinic visit with a patient named Sam who is struggling with an addition to opioids.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any information about potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • According to survey results by the American Academy of Pediatrics, only 6% of pediatricians offer buprenorphine to teens addicted to opioids.
  • Dr. Safdar Medina, a pediatrician who treats opioid use disorder, is featured in the article and provides an example of how he helps his patients with addiction.
  • Fentanyl and counterfeit pills are the main culprits behind recent drug-associated deaths among teenagers.
  • Pediatricians can help by screening for addiction, having conversations about all types of drug use, and prescribing naloxone to reverse an overdose.
  • Sam is a patient of Dr. Medina who has been struggling with opioid addiction and was switched from oral strips to injectable buprenorphine due to taste issues.
  • The article discusses the issue of more kids dying from drug overdoses.
  • The decline in buprenorphine prescriptions for adolescents coincides with a more than doubling of overdose deaths for 10-19 year olds.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article presents a one-sided view of buprenorphine treatment by focusing solely on its potential side effects and ignoring the benefits it can provide for patients struggling with addiction.
  • The author cites statistics showing an increase in overdose deaths among teenagers and young children despite declining prescriptions of buprenorphine, which suggests that the drug may not be effective or safe. However, this conclusion is misleading because it ignores other factors contributing to the rise in opioid-related deaths, such as fentanyl laced counterfeit pills.

Recent Articles

Fentanyl Overdoses: A Tragic Consequence of Parental Negligence in the Tri-State Opioid Epidemic

Fentanyl Overdoses: A Tragic Consequence of Parental Negligence in the Tri-State Opioid Epidemic

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 The opioid epidemic in the Tri-State is escalating, with a rising number of children and infants dying from fentanyl overdoses. Parents who use these drugs often leave them accessible to their kids, leading to fatal accidents. It's crucial for parents to comprehend opioids' risks and take proactive measures.