B.C., Rely on Local Resources in Drug Battle, Advocates Say
Advocates suggest B.C. institute Dr. Henry’s proposed reforms to curtail escalating overdose rate.
Opioid Drugs
In San Fran, McKesson Argues Drug Users are to Blame
Parties shift blame to physicians, users in California opioid litigation.
Study Shows Doctors are Overprescribing Opioids After Knee Surgery
Patients overprescribed opioids post-knee surgery are at higher risk of overdosing.
Nurses Charged with Stealing Opioids as Crisis Worsens
The Department of Justice continues to crack down on medical personnel stealing opioids from hospitals.
2006 Purdue Memo Shows DOJ Watered Down Charges
Memo revealed during bankruptcy proceedings suggests Purdue’s charges should have been much worse years ago.
Oregon State Study Tracks Patient Opioid Use in Nursing Facilities
Patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities are at risk of being prescribed addictive opioids.
Ontario Health Official Calls for Widespread Naloxone Distribution
To address Canada’s growing opioid problem, a public health manager is advocating for easily accessible naloxone.
Judge Assesses Evidence, Testimony in NY Opioid Pretrial Hearing
To keep its opioid case moving forward during the pandemic, New York schedules Frye hearings.
Rural North Carolina Get Much-needed Opioid Grants
Federal funds will support rural areas in North Carolina that have been impacted greatly by the opioid epidemic.
Stopping the Opioid Takeover of Our Bodies
If opioids will deepen our ailing instead of helping us, then we will know when it is time to let go of the medical crutch they present, and discover treatment in other types of medicine.