This is the first-ever successful prosecution of a drug company exec tied to the opioid crisis.
Tag: opioid crisis
Feds Undertake Four-State Study to Address Opioid Crisis
The $350 million research project aims to find a way to reduce opioid deaths by 40% within 3 years.
Opioid Lawsuits Pile Up Against Family Behind Purdue Pharma
A string of lawsuits seeks to hold the Sackler family, who own Purdue Pharma, responsible for the opioid crisis.
How The Opioid Crisis May Negatively Affect The US Workforce
A recent op-ed explored how the opioid epidemic may be driving down the number of employees in the US workforce.
Does Gender-Based Violence Affect Opioid Misuse?
Many women who experience violence and other traumatizing situations use opioids to self-medicate, an expert suggests.
New York Invests In 14 New Addiction Treatment Centers
Recovery Community Centers will focus on long-term recovery and offer ongoing support to combat relapse.
Melania Trump: Media Should Focus On Opioid Crisis, Not "Gossip"
The First Lady addressed the opioid epidemic at a recent town hall meeting in Las Vegas.
Former Commissioner Blames FDA For Opioid Crisis: "No One Stopped It"
“There are no studies on the safety or efficacy of opioids for long-term use,” said former FDA commissioner David Kessler in a recent “60 Minutes” interview.
Inside Elizabeth Warren's Plan To Address The Opioid Epidemic
Warren is one of the few 2020 presidential candidates to have discussed a plan to confront the opioid epidemic.
Who Should Be Held Responsible For The Opioid Epidemic?
A new op-ed suggests that to receive “true justice” for the opioid epidemic, “we need to root out all the villains regardless of whether they have famous names.”