The Opioid Epidemic Has Reached a Record High
The addiction crisis soars to new, record-breaking heights.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Texas AG Announces $63M Settlement with Drugmaker Endo
Texas settles opioid epidemic case with Endo.
As Nitazenes Hit the Streets, the DOJ Issues Grant Money
The Department of Justice is issuing addictions epidemic grant money right as a new synthetic opioid has been identified.
‘Pill Mill’ Doctor, Abraham, Sentenced to 3 Years Behind Bars
Florida psychiatrist is sentenced for prescribing oxycodone and Adderall without medical exams.
GOP Doctors Caucus Says Fentanyl Problem is Rising
Fentanyl is quickly on the rise in the U.S.
Judge Denies Purdue Bankruptcy Over Lawsuit Protection Clause
Judge drops Purdue’s bankruptcy protection over members of the Sackler family protection clause.
Convenient Care Clinic Nurse Indicted on Opioid, Other Charges
Nurse practitioner is accused of overprescribing and other office misconduct.
Tel Aviv University Fights Pressure to Remove Sackler Name
University refuses to remove the Sackler name despite its removal all around the world.
Oklahoma High Court Reverses 2019 ‘Public Nuisance’ Decision
State supreme court shoots down district’s court’s opioid case decision.
Doctor Loses License, Says He’ll be Acquitted of 45 Charges Against Him
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure issued an emergency suspension order effective October 23 against Samson K. Orusa, MD Clarksville, Tennessee, a physician accused of healthcare fraud and inappropriately prescribing opioids. The defendant indicated that he anticipates being acquitted of more than 40 charges against him. Orusa was convicted by a jury in Tennessee of