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Opioid Overdoses Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The nation’s opioid crisis has become even more deadly during the pandemic with a record 81,000 people overdosing during the lockdown. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News on Apr. 2, 2021.
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Opioids Consumption Deaths Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has made 2020 the nation’s deadliest year ever for drug overdoses with a record 81,000 people overdosing during the lockdown.
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Advocates, Some AGs Wary of Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has a $10 billion plan to transform into a new company dedicated to fighting the opioid crisis, but its not a done deal yet
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Arkansas Attorney General Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Crisis, Alleging Large Numbers of Suspicious Orders Filled
Arkansas’ attorney general is accusing Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis in the state in a new lawsuit
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Why Talking About Drug and Alcohol Addiction is Crucial During the Pandemic
Drug and alcohol-related overdoses have been on the rise since the onset of the pandemic. Addiction specialist Dr. Kevin Gilliland joins LX News to explain why talking about addiction is so important to help understand the root of the problem.
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LA DEA Field Division to Tackle Fentanyl as Part of New Initiative
Federal anti-drug authorities in Southern California will focus on educating communities about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl as part of an initiative launched Wednesday to reduce drug use and deaths.
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Doctors Who Say No to Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients
Doctors say they’re facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers.
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Dr. Laura Berman Warns About Drug Dealers on Snapchat After Son Dies From Overdose
Dr. Laura Berman, a relationship therapist who has appeared on TODAY, is sharing a warning to parents after announcing the overdose death of her son.
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AP Source: McKinsey to Pay $573M for Role in Opioid Crisis
The global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
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Feds Sue Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America
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New Guidelines Address Rise in Opioid Use During Pregnancy
The American Academy of Pediatrics says pregnant women with opioid addiction should have access to medication in new guidelines released Monday aimed at improving care for women and newborns affected by drug use
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Walmart Sues US in Pre-Emptive Strike in Opioid Abuse Battle
Walmart is suing the U.S. government in a pre-emptive strike in the battle over its responsibility in the opioid abuse crisis
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OxyContin Drug Maker Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges, Agrees to $8 Billion Settlement
The maker of OxyContin admitted fault and pleaded guilty for their practices. Angie Crouch reported on NBC4 News on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020.
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Worsening Opioid Crisis Overshadowed in Presidential Race
The coronavirus outbreak and the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic have been a dominating theme in this year’s presidential race
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OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma to Plead to 3 Criminal Charges for Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department says Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion. OxyContin is the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States and violating federal anti-kickback laws. The deal...
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Trump on Opioid Crisis: ‘It's an Emergency'
Trump discussed intentions to declare the opioid crisis a state of emergency today.
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Narcan Explained: What Is It and How Do You Use It?
Ninety-one people in the U.S. die every day from opioid-related overdoses, but there’s a tool that can reverse the effects of an overdose that more and more law enforcement agencies and paramedics are now carrying with them as part of their standing operating protocol. It’s called Narcan, and here is what you need to know about what it is, how...
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Opioid Settlement Still Elusive as Some Lawyers Criticize It
Lawyers for some state and local governments say the deal being offered by companies in a sweeping national settlement over the toll of opioids isn’t enough
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Opioid Victims Can Begin Filing Claims Against Purdue Pharma
The federal judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set a June 30 deadline to file claims against the company