The lawsuit alleges that the doctor had to treat Prince’s opioid addiction prior to do his death but “failed to do so.” The family of Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) is suing a doctor accused of playing a “substantial part” in the music icon’s death. According to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, the official cause… Continue reading Prince’s Family Sues Doctor Who Reportedly Prescribed Him Pain Pills
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Are Construction Workers Hit Hardest By Opioid Addiction?
A new survey examined the occupations of those who died from opioid-related causes. It’s been considered a problem for years, and a new study in Massachusetts has proven that the construction industry is the worst affected from opioid-related overdose deaths. Architecture and engineering are the only careers with higher death rates among women than men.… Continue reading Are Construction Workers Hit Hardest By Opioid Addiction?
Nurse Pleads Guilty To Stealing Fentanyl from Hospital
According to police, the nurse admitted that she had initially stolen the fentanyl for her husband before she started using it herself. A North Carolina nurse has admitted that she stole fentanyl from the hospital where she worked, first for her husband and later for personal use. Hayley Lammon Brown, 29, was working at Forsyth… Continue reading Nurse Pleads Guilty To Stealing Fentanyl from Hospital
Americans Not As Aware Of Opioid Crisis In Their Own Backyards, Study Finds
Americans are three times more likely to be informed about the opioid epidemic as a national problem rather than one in their own area. Despite the opioid epidemic dominating headlines, a new study has found that most Americans are not aware of the extent of the epidemic in their own areas of residence. The study,… Continue reading Americans Not As Aware Of Opioid Crisis In Their Own Backyards, Study Finds
Man Sets Out On Legal Mission After Seeing Opioids Destroy His Hometown
A West Virginia lawyer is working to hold major opioid manufacturers legally responsible for their role in the epidemic that has ravaged his home state. With record-high rates of overdose deaths and babies born with opioid dependence, Huntington, West Virginia is at the heart of the nation’s overdose crisis. It’s also home to Paul Farrell, a… Continue reading Man Sets Out On Legal Mission After Seeing Opioids Destroy His Hometown
Opioid Crisis In The 1800s Shares Similar Roots With Today's Epidemic
Just as modern doctors began using opioids to treat a variety of pain, doctors more than 100 years ago used morphine in the same way, exposing more people to the drug. Aggressive advertising touting the benefits of medications, quick fixes offered by new-found wonder drugs and doctors who didn’t realize the dangers of the medications… Continue reading Opioid Crisis In The 1800s Shares Similar Roots With Today's Epidemic
Massive Drug Spoon Sculpture Dropped At Purdue Pharma HQ
The message behind the guerrilla art exhibit is to call attention to the potential danger of prescription opioids. A gallery owner was arrested Friday morning (June 22) after placing a sculpture of a massive steel spoon at the headquarters of Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Fernando Louis Alvarez was arrested and charged with obstruction… Continue reading Massive Drug Spoon Sculpture Dropped At Purdue Pharma HQ
Serious Bacterial Infection Linked To Injection Drug Use
According to a new study, the number of MRSA cases in those who use injection drugs more than doubled from 2011 to 2016. Those who use inject illicit drugs may be at risk of more than an overdose, as new government data claims that such individuals are more susceptible to a potentially fatal infection. Individuals… Continue reading Serious Bacterial Infection Linked To Injection Drug Use
Wearable Device to Treat Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms Approved By FDA
The device can curb anxiety, irritability, depression and opiate cravings without narcotics, according to its manufacturer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a wearable device (simply named “Drug Relief”) that reduces common opioid withdrawal symptoms, according to Markets Insider. DyAnsys, the device’s manufacturer, claims the device will curb anxiety, irritability, depression and… Continue reading Wearable Device to Treat Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms Approved By FDA
Surfer Andy Irons' Life, Death & Addiction Struggle Examined In New Doc
“Andy Irons: Kissed by God” sheds light on the champion surfer’s battle with drug addiction and bipolar disorder. The surfing world knew Andy Irons as a three-time world champion and Surfing Walk Hall of Famer whose pursuit of excellence in his sport reaped four Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the Billabong Pro Teahupoo in 2010. Those… Continue reading Surfer Andy Irons' Life, Death & Addiction Struggle Examined In New Doc