Native American Tribes Filed Opioid Lawsuit Against Purdue Family
Native American tribes have filed a lawsuit alleging Purdue’s Sackler family is to blame for the opioid crisis.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Experts Say Effective Opioid Treatment is Available, but Underused
Experts say effective treatments for addiction exist, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone, but are currently underused in the medical community.
The War on Opioids Has Been Targeting the Wrong Front
Experts are saying that the opioid crisis is being fought from the wrong front.
Stigma and Inaccessibility are Limiting Opioid Treatment Effectiveness
Experts say stigma regarding treatment options and limited access to resources is hindering opioid recovery.
Pfizer Given Rights to AnTolRx’s Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes
Private biotechnology company AnTolRx has announced Pfizer has exercised the option to license an immune tolerance therapy related to Type 1 diabetes.
CDC Documents Third Wave in Opioid Crisis Centered Around Fentanyl
The third wave of the nation’s opioid crisis involves increased fentanyl use, reports the CDC.
Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Senator’s Misguided Tweet Fuels Social Media Opioid Debate
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) recently tweeted that overprescribing of opioids is the root cause of the epidemic and her post was met with strong opposition.
Study Suggests High Michigan Suicide Rate Linked to Opioid Overdoses
Suicide rates in Michigan are alarmingly high and may be linked to opioid use, according to a recent University of Michigan study.
Alcohol is a Risky, Yet Effective Pain Management Option
Researchers have found that alcohol is an effective, yet risky way to manage pain.