Antidepressant-linked overdose deaths in US have climbed for two decades
Overdoses involving antidepressants have consistently risen in the US, with significant implications for public health, particularly amid the opioid epidemic.
Montel Williams recalls using his celebrity status to stockpile opioids: 'We can get whatever we want'
Montel Williams revealed how easy it was for him to misuse prescription drugs due to his celebrity status.
Antidepressant-linked overdose deaths in US have climbed for two decades
Overdoses involving antidepressants have consistently risen in the US, with significant implications for public health, particularly amid the opioid epidemic.
Montel Williams recalls using his celebrity status to stockpile opioids: 'We can get whatever we want'
Montel Williams revealed how easy it was for him to misuse prescription drugs due to his celebrity status.
Opioid Prescription Rates Plummet by 68% with Chiropractic Intervention, Study Finds
Chiropractic care can significantly reduce opioid prescriptions for low back pain patients, potentially offering a safer pain management alternative.
How neuroscientists are designing a safer opioid
Researchers are working on creating a new drug that mimics the pain-relief effects of opioids without their addictive and deadly effects.
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.
Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Pain Relief
Addressing emotional health is vital for effective chronic pain management.
Understanding pain as a brain process can alleviate fears and reduce chronic pain.
Opioid Prescription Rates Plummet by 68% with Chiropractic Intervention, Study Finds
Chiropractic care can significantly reduce opioid prescriptions for low back pain patients, potentially offering a safer pain management alternative.
How neuroscientists are designing a safer opioid
Researchers are working on creating a new drug that mimics the pain-relief effects of opioids without their addictive and deadly effects.
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.
Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Pain Relief
Addressing emotional health is vital for effective chronic pain management.
Understanding pain as a brain process can alleviate fears and reduce chronic pain.
Trump Picks a Florida Sheriff as D.E.A. Administrator
Trump's appointment of Chad Chronister signals a strong approach to drug enforcement and combating the fentanyl crisis.
Anti-opioid groups are optimistic' about Trump's tariffs. Will the move help tackle the fentanyl crisis?
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China may signal a serious commitment to combating the US opioid crisis.
Increased collaboration and actions are needed alongside tariff proposals to effectively tackle the opioid epidemic.
Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
Trump Picks a Florida Sheriff as D.E.A. Administrator
Trump's appointment of Chad Chronister signals a strong approach to drug enforcement and combating the fentanyl crisis.
Anti-opioid groups are optimistic' about Trump's tariffs. Will the move help tackle the fentanyl crisis?
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China may signal a serious commitment to combating the US opioid crisis.
Increased collaboration and actions are needed alongside tariff proposals to effectively tackle the opioid epidemic.
Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center
Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.
Anti-drug campaign by In-N-Out Burger's owner invites you to share your story
The Slave 2 Nothing Foundation raises awareness and funds for substance abuse and trafficking prevention through the #NotAnother campaign, inviting personal tributes from customers.
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, impacting the Sackler family and victims of the opioid epidemic.
Supreme Court Rejects Liability Shield at Center of Purdue Pharma Settlement
The Supreme Court rejected a provision shielding the Sackler family in the Purdue Pharma settlement, impacting the distribution of funds to address the opioid epidemic.
The Supreme Court Rejects a Nationwide Opioid Settlement With OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, impacting the Sackler family and victims of the opioid epidemic.
U.S. Supreme Court decision rejects Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, leaving victims in limbo | CBC News
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, blocking the shield for the Sackler family and billions to combat opioids.
US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family
US Supreme Court blocked Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement shielding Sackler family from lawsuits over opioid epidemic.
Feldman: Supreme Court may push Sackler opioid case to Congress
The Sackler family, former owners of Purdue Pharma, negotiated immunity from future civil lawsuits without declaring bankruptcy.
The Department of Justice argues that this immunity deal goes too far and should require congressional authorization.
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, impacting the Sackler family and victims of the opioid epidemic.
Supreme Court Rejects Liability Shield at Center of Purdue Pharma Settlement
The Supreme Court rejected a provision shielding the Sackler family in the Purdue Pharma settlement, impacting the distribution of funds to address the opioid epidemic.
The Supreme Court Rejects a Nationwide Opioid Settlement With OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, impacting the Sackler family and victims of the opioid epidemic.
U.S. Supreme Court decision rejects Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, leaving victims in limbo | CBC News
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, blocking the shield for the Sackler family and billions to combat opioids.
US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family
US Supreme Court blocked Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement shielding Sackler family from lawsuits over opioid epidemic.
Feldman: Supreme Court may push Sackler opioid case to Congress
The Sackler family, former owners of Purdue Pharma, negotiated immunity from future civil lawsuits without declaring bankruptcy.
The Department of Justice argues that this immunity deal goes too far and should require congressional authorization.
Family Health Centers receive $600k grant to expand anti-overdose education programs in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper
The Sunset Park Health Council received $600,000 to expand its anti-overdose education program, focusing on opioid prevention in schools.
Florida man clones doctors' phones to sell Oxycodone in major drug scheme
Devin Anthony Magarian charged with orchestrating e-prescribing scheme to obtain and distribute controlled substances illegally.
Sewage could be California's next tool in fighting the opioid epidemic
Routine wastewater drug testing proposed in California to combat opioid epidemic
Wastewater monitoring to inform public health policies and law enforcement practices
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.