Fourth wave' of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth
The U.S. faces the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic with increasing polysubstance use, particularly combining fentanyl with methamphetamine or cocaine.
Polysubstance use, particularly with fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses a significant challenge in addressing the nation's drug problem. [ more ]
I Took Oxy And Fentanyl For Years. Here's What No One Is Telling You About The Opioid Crisis.
The author, who has a rare disease called sarcoidosis, relied on high doses of opioids to manage their pain during the opioid epidemic.
The author highlights the challenges faced by pain patients who needed opioids for legitimate medical reasons but were negatively affected by the over-prescribing and illegal distribution of these medications. [ more ]
Records raise new questions about Alameda County's response to toddler fentanyl death
Alameda County social workers recommended keeping three young siblings in the care of their mother, despite the death of their 23-month-old brother from a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Social workers didn't note the toddler's death in their initial assessment of the home and only filed a new assessment after the news of the overdose became public. [ more ]
What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from additional opioid-related lawsuits.
The court's decision could have significant consequences for other cases that use the bankruptcy system to settle mass injury claims. [ more ]
Supreme Court Appears Split Over Opioid Settlement for Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court justices are divided on the bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic.
The case raises questions about the practical effect of unraveling the agreement and the broader concerns over the Sacklers' liability in the opioid crisis. [ more ]
It's money v. principle in Supreme Court opioid case
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a deal that would compensate victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting the Sackler family from lawsuits.
The justices are grappling with the dilemma of prioritizing money or principle in deciding the fate of the multi-billion dollar Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal. [ more ]
What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from additional opioid-related lawsuits.
The court's decision could have significant consequences for other cases that use the bankruptcy system to settle mass injury claims. [ more ]
Supreme Court Appears Split Over Opioid Settlement for Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court justices are divided on the bankruptcy settlement for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic.
The case raises questions about the practical effect of unraveling the agreement and the broader concerns over the Sacklers' liability in the opioid crisis. [ more ]
It's money v. principle in Supreme Court opioid case
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a deal that would compensate victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting the Sackler family from lawsuits.
The justices are grappling with the dilemma of prioritizing money or principle in deciding the fate of the multi-billion dollar Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal. [ more ]