Anti-seizure Med Gabapentin is Being Mixed Into Illicit Drugs
Gabapentin may be life-threatening when mixed with other drugs.
Opioid Drugs
Fentanyl Went from a Feared Drug to One That’s Preferred
Fentanyl, 50 times stronger than heroin, is now being preferred on the streets.
Redford, Michigan Man is Indicted in Tech-Related Fraud Scheme
Michigan man and co-defendants engaged in a scheme to sell opioids and other goods online.
There’s Still a Shortage of OUD Treatment Drugs Despite a Growing Need
Even though the barriers for the distribution of OUD treatment medication have been removed, but there’s not enough to go around.
Tennessee’s AG Files a New Opioid Lawsuit Against Walgreens
Walgreen’s ignored red flags regarding suspicious opioid orders, Tennessee’s AG says.
AbbVie Proposes $2.37 Billion Settlement in Branded Opioid Case
Abbvie’s proposed deal will open the door for Teva to settle its opioid case.
Opioid Deaths Will Rise Due to Mixing, New JAMA Study Warns
Experts warn that the dangerous concoctions of drugs being distributed on the streets will cause overdoses to skyrocket.
Opioids Affect the Brain Development, Behavior of Unborn Babies
Opioid use in pregnancy can affect the minds and behavior of children long-after birth.
New Hampshire Goes After Pharmacies in the Latest Opioid Suit
Pharmacies are yet again the target of opioid litigation.
Post-surgery Opioid Prescriptions Continually Refilled Could Harm Families
Addictive painkillers that are continuously refilled within the first 90 days can be misused by a patient’s family, a new study shows.