Gabapentinoids Increase Post-surgical Risks When Paired with Opioids
Gabapentinoids and opioids, when paired together after surgery, increase the risk of overdose and other complications.
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In Federal Case, West Virginia Women Admits to Drug Trafficking
Berkeley County, West Virginia resident pleads guilty to drug charges as part of a larger DOJ investigation indicting 22 defendants.
More Defendants Named in Opioid Wrongful Death Case
Additional defendants named as alleged responsible parties in opioid case against Shantel Lynn Witt.
Data Shows Medicaid Patients Received Excessive Opioids
Report shows thousands of Medicaid patients received unusually high amount of opioids.
The Government Files an Opioid-related Case Against Walmart
The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Walmart for its alleged involvement in the opioid epidemic.
Opioid Drug Makers Made Large Donations to Nonprofits
Report finds opioid manufacturers donated to pro-drug nonprofits in order to increase sales.
Drug Dealer Act Applies in Tennessee & Sackler Members Apologize
Tennessee Drug Dealer Act can applies to child victims of opioid abuse. Meanwhile, members of Purdue’s Sackler family apologize for epidemic.
Guidelines Suggest Children are at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction
New guidelines intend to help educate parents on appropriate opioid use following a child’s surgery.
Records Show McKinsey Formulated Purdue’s OxyContin Campaign
McKinsey & Company suggests Purdue offer rebates for OxyContin overdoses.
Purdue Advised to Pay Insurer Rebates Amid Opioid Crisis
More evidence points to Purdue trying to minimize the opioid crisis.