Xylazine, an Animal Sedative, Has Been Found in Illicit Drugs
An animal tranquillizer has made it into the illicit drug supply, increasing the number of overdoses.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Anti-seizure Med Gabapentin is Being Mixed Into Illicit Drugs
Gabapentin may be life-threatening when mixed with other 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.