Low-income Whites At Highest Risk for Opioid Addiction, Overdose
New research suggests that the population at the highest risk of opioid addiction and overdose is low-income whites who have received prescription pills.
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Sara is a credited writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with more than two decades of experience in media arts. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara is a member of the International Association of Writers & Editors, has received numerous awards and has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She is also a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and entrepreneur, holding an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA). Additionally, she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, was on her local chapter's board, and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her nine books can be found on Amazon.
Johnson & Johnson Will Include Drug Prices in Television Ads
Johnson & Johnson will improve transparency regarding the cost of certain prescriptions by including pricing in television ads.
Protestors Flood Museums Partially Funded by Sacklers
Protestors flood museums the Sackler family has donated to over the years, asking them to refuse any future funding.
Beware the Potential Consequences of Using an Epidural for Pain
While an epidural seems like a better option for chronic back pain than opioids, there are risks involved, including paraylsis.
Drug Company CEOs Will Testify at Hearing Addressing Price Increases
A hearing will be held at the end of the month in which executives from top drug manufacturers will testify regarding significant price increases.
Arizona Lawmakers are Hoping to Crack Down on Sexual Abuse
Arizona lawmakerse are hoping to modify current licensing requirements for all caregivers of patients with disabilities in order to address sexual abuse concerns.
Laws Regarding Landowner Responsibility for Criminal Activity to Change
Changes to Mississippi laws regarding criminal activity that occurs on a landowner’s property may reduce the number of frivilous lawsuits.
Illinois Considers Making the Switch from Opioids to Medical Marijuana
Illinois will switch some patients from opioid prescriptions to medical marijuana, which offers a safer alternative.
Model Sues Fiji Water for Using Her Likeness in Campaign
Model Kelleth Cuthbert agreed to hold a tray of Fiji Water at the Golden Globes, appearing in the background of many celebrity shots. Afterwards, the company created a marketing campaign around the model’s image and she is suing Fiji for using her likeness without her permission.
Aetna Settles Another Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy Concerns
Aetna has settled another lawsuit alleging members’ privacy right have been violated after revealing the HIV status of many individuals it insures.