FDA Faces Pressure to Approve Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
System barriers slow progress toward safer, effective non-opioid pain treatments.
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Appeals Court Revives West Virginia Opioid Lawsuit
Appeals court orders renewed trial against distributors in the state.
Deadly New Opioid Nitazene Found on Long Island
Authorities seized nitazene in Nassau County, marking first Northeast discovery.
Jail Treatment Program Cuts Overdose Deaths
Providing treatment for opioid addiction in jails lowers overdose risk and improves post-release recovery.
Thousands of Opioid Deaths Missing in UK
Study reveals thousands of uncounted opioid deaths, raising concerns about treatment funding.
OK Allocates $16.6M to Fighting the Opioid Crisis
The state distributes millions to support local opioid treatment and prevention programs.
Opioid Use Falls, X-Rays Stay Steady
Emergency visits for low back pain see fewer opioids but steady imaging.
Baltimore Weighs Options in Opioid Settlement
Maryland city debates accepting reduced opioid settlement or pursuing risky new trial.
FDA Orders New Warning Labels on Opioids
FDA updates opioid labels to highlight overdose risks and long-term dangers.
Opioid System Linked to Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects
Blocking opioid receptors reduced ketamine’s brain activity and mood benefits.