4 Men Charged in Fentanyl Overdose That Killed Michael K. Williams
Credit to Author: Anya Zoledziowski| Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:57:32 GMT
Irvin Cartagena, Hector Robles, Luis Cruz, and Carlos Macci were charged in New York on Tuesday.
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Opioids Are Killing More Than Twice as Many People as We Thought
Credit to Author: Katie Way| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:41:53 +0000
Imprecise medical classifications have concealed that the opioid epidemic is somehow even worse than we thought.
Read moreJosh Hartnett Tackles the Opioid Crisis in ‘Inherit the Viper’
Credit to Author: Alex Zaragoza| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:07:39 +0000
The former teen heartthrob talked to VICE about his place in Hollywood and the devastating reality of America’s opioid crisis.
Read moreThis Year’s Must-Have Wellness Accessory? Narcan Dupes
Credit to Author: Harron Walker| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:34:40 +0000
As the opioid crisis continues, the anti-overdose drug manufacturer has agreed to release its patent on Narcan’s nasal spray device, allowing other companies to make their own.
Read moreMelania Tried to Talk to Bunch of Teens About the Opioid Crisis, and They Were Not About It
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:42:53 +0000
Watch a crowd of teens boo the first lady throughout her speech.
Read moreThe Massive Opioid Trial Set to Start Today Just Took a Big Turn
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:41:32 +0000
Now there’s only one defendant remaining in a test case meant to be the guide for future opioid litigation across the U.S.
Read moreWhy Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Won’t Save the Sacklers, the Billionaire Family Behind OxyContin
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:18:15 +0000
Several states have already sued — or vowed to sue — the family directly.
Read moreThe Sacklers Reportedly Stalled an Opioid Settlement Because They Don’t Want to Hand Over Their Own Cash
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:38:21 +0000
An email written by two attorneys general read: “The Sacklers refused to budge” if their personal wealth is involved.
Read moreAmerica’s Jails Are Pretending the Opioid Crisis Doesn’t Exist
Credit to Author: Roshan Abraham| Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:36:28 +0000
Correctional facilities refuse to provide medically assisted treatment for opioid withdrawal and people are dying at alarming rates as a result.
Read moreJohnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 Million Over Opioid Crisis in Oklahoma
Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:11:25 +0000
Johnson & Johnson was the first drugmaker to head to trial over the opioid epidemic.
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