Florida Opioid Trial Ends in Mistrial
Florida hospitals’ opioid lawsuit stalled after jurors could not agree.
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West Virginia Expands Opioid Oversight Fight
State lawsuit claims benefit manager boosted opioid access and harm.
County Rescue Mission Repeatedly Denied Funds
Rescue mission in hardest-hit area keeps helping without needed funding.
FDA Faces Pressure to Approve Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
System barriers slow progress toward safer, effective non-opioid pain treatments.
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.