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“Rock Doc” Continues To Prescribe Addictive Drugs Despite Indictment

Prosecutors say his bail should be revoked.

The new report found that 67% of prescription opioid thefts are by doctors and nurses.

This is the first-ever successful prosecution of a drug company exec tied to the opioid crisis.

A rep for the company says Johnson & Johnson discussed children’s pain relief, but never targeted children with its drugs.

The Manhattan doctor was convicted on 10 counts of unlawful distribution of oxycodone without legitimate medical purpose.

A new report by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers examined the driving forces of the national opioid epidemic.

While the Sacklers are interested in settling, a rep for the family insists that they are not at fault for the opioid epidemic.

A new poll revealed that 70% of Americans believe drug companies should cover the cost of naloxone and addiction treatment.

Trump discussed the opioid epidemic and addiction treatment funding during the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.

The $350 million research project aims to find a way to reduce opioid deaths by 40% within 3 years.