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Opioid Crisis October 20, 2019

Tennessee doctors plead guilty to overprescribing opioids, DOJ says

Two Tennessee doctors pleaded guilty Thursday to distributing high doses of opioids with no medical legitimacy, according to the Department of Justice.

Fox Nation October 16, 2019

‘All these people had to die because my profession didn’t understand it’: Dr. Drew on opioid crisis

On Fox Nation's latest episode of "Nuff Said," Dr. Drew Pinsky sat down with host Tyrus to discuss his role in combatting the opioid epidemic and blamed others in his field for contributing to the recent surge in opioid-related deaths. 

MILITARY October 14, 2019

Combat troops at higher risk for opioid and heroin abuse, study says

American troops exposed to combat face a higher risk of abusing heroin and prescription opioids than service members who weren't according to a paper published last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Opioid Crisis October 11, 2019

Federal judge pauses opioid lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, Sackler family

A federal judge paused more than 2,600 lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Friday so parties can address their differences to allow the continuance of litigation over the company's role in exacerbating the nation's opioid crisis.

Opioid Crisis October 11, 2019

Honest obit calls for more opioid addiction help for struggling moms

Megan Angelina Webbley was receiving addiction treatment in New Hampshire when she died of an overdose.

Fox Nation October 10, 2019

Dr. Drew blasts fellow doctors for fueling opioid crisis in new documentary

Dr. Drew Pinsky says in a new Fox Nation documentary that "my profession, through and through" was responsible for the opioid crisis in America.

US October 10, 2019

Philadelphia preparing for first-in-nation supervised injection site after legal win

A recent ruling could clear the way for Philadelphia to have the first supervised injection site in the nation -- much to the chagrin of the federal government.

Opioid Crisis October 10, 2019

Opioid doctors warned against abruptly ending treatment for pain patients

The guidelines cite the risk of psychological distress, withdrawal, exacerbation of pain and even suicide.

Alaska October 10, 2019

Alaska nurse practitioner, doctor charged in opioid distribution scheme

An Alaska nurse practitioner and a doctor dubbed "the Candy Man" were charged Wednesday with providing millions of opioid doses to patients who did not medically require the drugs, which in turn fueled addiction and caused overdoses and deaths, officials said.

Opioid Crisis October 9, 2019

'Sesame Street' character reveals mother battling opioid addiction

Creators of the iconic children's television show "Sesame Street" will tackle the opioid crisis in an online-only segment by delving into the backstory of one of its newest characters whose mother is battling addiction.

Opioid Crisis October 4, 2019

Opioid doctor's 40-year sentence is stark reminder of widespread overdose epidemic

Opioids are often used to treat chronic and acute pain, and when used appropriately can be a solution for patients. But the drugs also come with serious risks, including addiction, or the potential for misuse, overdose and possibly even death.