Maryland Bill Targets Fatal Drug Sales
State legislators seek to charge drug dealers with murder for overdoses resulting in death.
Opioid Drugs
Study Reveals Relationship Between Opioids & Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers uncover the neurotransmitter system’s role in fueling this eating disorder.
Former McKinsey Partner Admits to Destroying Evidence
Martin Elling pleads guilty to destroying evidence in McKinsey’s opioid case.
Study: Test Identifies Susceptibility to Opioid Use Disorder
Genetic test for opioid use disorder shows inaccuracies, raising concerns about reliability.
Ohio Supreme Court Overturns $650 Million Opioid Settlement
Ohio court overturns opioid settlement, citing law limiting public nuisance claims.
CVS Accused in Government Opioid Crisis Lawsuit
The DOJ has accused CVS of enabling the opioid crisis through unsafe practices.
Hospital-based Machine Learning Can Predict Opioid Abuse
University of Michigan researchers use machine learning to predict postoperative opioid dependency risks.
The CDC Has Updated Its Opioid Pain Management Guidelines
The agency has released new pain management practices to address the ever-changing opioid epidemic.
Kroger is Set to Distribute 2023 Opioid Settlement Funds
The company has stated it remains committed to implementing measures focused on preventing opioid abuse.
Authorities Take Down Fentanyl, Meth Lab
Canadian police dismantle large lab, seizing drugs, weapons and more.