The threat of arrest and sentencing has created what the AAN dubbed a “culture of fear and barriers” for pregnant and nursing mothers.
Tag: opioid epidemic
John Oliver Takes On Sackler Family, Opioid Epidemic
“Last Week Tonight” tackled the opioid epidemic again—this time putting the spotlight on the Sackler family members who have reportedly played a role in it.
Clark Gable III Died from Accidental Fentanyl, Oxycodone Overdose
The grandson of Hollywood legend Clark Gable was found unresponsive in his home on February 22.
Delaware Passes Opioid Prescription Tax
New York passed a similar measure earlier this month.
Carly Rae Jepsen Parodies "This is Your Brain on Drugs" PSA
The pop star parodied the infamous PSA to promote her new single “No Drug Like Me.”
Discontinuing Opioids Too Quickly Can Be Harmful, FDA Warns
The FDA issued guidance to help address the issue of opioid-dependent patients discontinuing or tapering off too quickly and becoming sick.
West Virginia Teachers “Burned Out” From Dealing With Students Affected By Opioid Abuse
“We expected to hear that the opioid epidemic had an impact in classrooms, but not to this extent,” said one researcher.
The Opioid Epidemic Is A "Very American Crisis"
One of the hosts of the NPR podcast Throughline, broke down America’s history with opioids and how it evolved into the crisis it has become.
Rejected Depression Drug Could Provide Relief For Opioid Withdrawal
A rejected depression drug is being reexamined as a potential non-addictive treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Sackler Family Says Opioid Lawsuit Is "Misleading"
The family’s lawyers have filed motions to dismiss the complaint filed against them by the Massachusetts Attorney General.