Drug Dealer Act Applies in Tennessee & Sackler Members Apologize
Tennessee Drug Dealer Act can applies to child victims of opioid abuse. Meanwhile, members of Purdue’s Sackler family apologize for epidemic.
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Guidelines Suggest Children are at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction
New guidelines intend to help educate parents on appropriate opioid use following a child’s surgery.
Records Show McKinsey Formulated Purdue’s OxyContin Campaign
McKinsey & Company suggests Purdue offer rebates for OxyContin overdoses.
Purdue Advised to Pay Insurer Rebates Amid Opioid Crisis
More evidence points to Purdue trying to minimize the opioid crisis.
Judge Drain Approves Purdue, Sackler Settlement
Purdue settles suit with the Justice Department.
28 States Flagged for Increased Risk of Overdose Deaths
The Drug Helpline lists 28 states at high risk for a spike in overdose fatalities.
Ring Leader of Opioid Dark Web Storefront Receives Life Sentence
Aaron Shamo, the self-proclaimed “white collar drug dealer,” gets life in prison.
25 AGs Unsatisfied with Purdue’s Proposed Settlement Draft Letter
Not all attorneys general are on board with Purdue Pharma’s proposed deal.
Pre-surgery Acupuncture Reduces Need for Post-procedure Opioids
Study finds receiving acupuncture before surgery reduces the need for addictive painkillers.
Purple Heroin Found in Michigan, Poison Center Warns
A dangerous new drug has made its way to Michigan.