Adding Opioid Use Disorder Training in Med School Could Save Lives
Training students to properly prescribe buprenorphine can help curb the crisis.
Opioid Drugs
Florida Governor Signs Fentanyl, Meth Sentencing Bill into Law
Florida imposes harsh sentencing guidelines for dealers who cause drug fatalities.
West Virginia to Settle with Teva, AbbVie’s Allergan
West Virginia announces settlement with two drug makers.
Experts Say Fentanyl Issue is Only Part of a Larger Crisis
Addiction is on the rise and is half the battle when it comes to fighting the opioid crisis.
MindMed Reports Favorable Results for its Neuro-drugs
Opioid withdrawal drug garners positive results in a clinical trial.
PA Sentenced for Fraudulent Prescriptions, Purdue Bonuses Approved
PA is sentenced for writing illicit oxycodone prescriptions while OxyContin maker is able to issue employee bonuses.
Young Adults are Turning to Social Media to Buy Illicit Drugs
Social media offers a platform for discrete drug deals with deadly consequences.
Ohio Counties Say CVS, Walgreens & Walmart Should Pay $878M
Ohio county attorneys want large payout from pharmacies.
The Sackler Name Will be Removed from Popular Institutions
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the National Portrait Gallery have the Sackler family removed.
McKinsey Consulted for the FDA, Purdue at the Same Time
Consulting firm’s work with both drug makers and federal drug regulators represents a conflict of interest.