Canada’s Fentanyl Labs are Impacting the U.S.
Secret fentanyl operations are being discovered all over Canada, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to large imports.
Opioid Drugs
McKinsey to Pay $78 Million in Landmark Opioid Settlement
Drug consulting firm settles plaintiffs’ opioid epidemic claims.
Arlington County Doc Convicted of Painkiller Conspiracy
A Virginia pain physician has been charged with doling out excessive pain pills to her patients.
Denver Health Finds Teens Need Better OUD Treatment
Teens are not getting proper ER treatment for opioid use.
Australian Study Suggests Separating Prescription, Street Opioid Use
New research suggests street drugs, rather than prescriptions, are fueling the opioid crisis.
Most Americans Aren’t Getting the Opioid Treatment They Need
Many people aren’t getting the right OUD treatment, but telehealth may be improving outcomes.
FDA Approves Another Opioid Antagonist Nasal Spray – UPDATED
Opvee is approved by the federal agency to combat opioid overdoses.
Overdoses are on the Rise, Opioid Drugs are Primarily to Blame
Fentanyl and other potent opioids are mainly to blame for increase in overdose fatalities.
Remote Urine Screening Proves Useful for Virtual OUD Treatment
Remote urine screenings are effective but could be subject to tampering.
Delaware Approves $10 Million in Opioid Crisis Funding
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium awards funds for fighting the opioid epidemic.