The UAW, Automakers are Working to Address the Opioid Problem
The UAW and automakers are combating the crisis with new initiatives to curb opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Guzmán Asked to Pay $12.7 Billion for His Drug Crimes
Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán asked to pay big time for his crimes.
Colorado’s Amended Filing Includes the Sackler Family
Colorado amends its lawsuit to include the Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma.
Court Cuts Life Support in ‘Right to Die’ Case
French court allows family to turn off paralyzed man’s life support in a landmark right to die case.
Polster Will Wait to Make a Decision in Opioid Litigation
Judge Polster will not make a decision in the consolidated opioid litigation until at least August, he says.
Is Tetrodotoxin an Effective Solution to the Opioid Crisis?
Tetrodotoxin could be an effective solution to the opioid problem if its toxicity can be depleted.
First Responders Can Administrator Buprenorphine in New Jersey
New Jersey first responders will now carry buprenorphine to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Research Suggests Meth Overdoses Linked to Opioid Dependence
Deaths from meth use are up and researchers blame the opioid crisis.
Kratom is Dangerous and Addictive, FDA Says
Kratom is unsafe and can lead to addiction, the Food and Drug Administration warns.
Oklahoma’s Case Against Johnson & Johnson Moves into Defense Phase
Oklahoma’s case against J&J claiming the company was the “kingpin” in the opioid crisis moves into the defense phase.