The doctor, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, could face 15 years to life for each count if convicted.
Tag: opioid epidemic
Unfounded Fears Linger About Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl
Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that perpetuates fears about fentanyl that many physicians consider unfounded.
Majority Of Post-Op Patients Managed Pain Without Opioids, Study Finds
The study’s lead author believes that keeping people from taking opioids for the first time could help mitigate the opioid epidemic.
Overdose Death Rates Skyrocket Among Middle-Aged Women
Overdose death rates among women aged 30 to 64 years rose by 260% between 1999 and 2017.
Purdue Pharma Accused Of “Corrupting” WHO To Sell More Opioids
Officials say the World Health Organization helped Purdue “traffic dangerous misinformation” about opioids.
Opioid Manufacturer Teva Reaches $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma
Teva did not acknowledge any wrongdoings in the settlement.
How One County Reduced Opioid Deaths By 50%
The statewide effort to provide more access to medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction programs has saved lives.
Self-Described "El Chapo Of Opioids" Doctor Accused Of Drug Crimes
The former New Jersey doctor stands accused of a number of charges including prescribing oxycodone over a text message.
Tramadol Carries Addiction Risks Too, Study Finds
A new study has found that tramadol, a less powerful opioid painkiller, carries the same risks of addiction as other opioids.
Overdose-Resistant Bathrooms Are Coming To Boston
The new system can alert employees to possible overdose cases and allow them to take action before it’s too late.