First Responders Can Administrator Buprenorphine in New Jersey
New Jersey first responders will now carry buprenorphine to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms.
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Research Suggests Meth Overdoses Linked to Opioid Dependence
Deaths from meth use are up and researchers blame the opioid crisis.
Kratom is Dangerous and Addictive, FDA Says
Kratom is unsafe and can lead to addiction, the Food and Drug Administration warns.
Oklahoma’s Case Against Johnson & Johnson Moves into Defense Phase
Oklahoma’s case against J&J claiming the company was the “kingpin” in the opioid crisis moves into the defense phase.
Georgia’s New Abortion Law Outrages Some Doctors, Civil Rights Groups
Georgia faces lawsuit from civil rights group over new abortion law.
Ghost Networks are Beneficial to Insurers, Detrimental to Patients
When insurance companies divert patient calls via ghost networks, they put patients at significant risk.
Woman Shot Could be Prosecuted for Unborn Child’s Death
Woman could be prosecuted for initiating fight and having unborn child shot.
New Study Finds Prescribers Contributed to Opioid Crisis
Surgeons may be contributing to the opioid crisis by overprescribing after procedures, according to new report.
Cardinal Health Fined for Violating Federal Opioid Guidelines
Cardinal Health allegedly did not report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA and has been fined $44 million.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.