Opioid Addiction

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Health

New pain drug, Vertex’s Journavx, gets FDA approval as safer alternative to addictive opioids

By Bloomberg and Gerry Smith
January 31, 2025
Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add decades to your life

Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add decades to your life

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Ohio Supreme Court says counties can’t sue pharmacy chains in decision that could overturn a $650 million opioid judgment
Health

Ohio Supreme Court says counties can’t sue pharmacy chains in decision that could overturn a $650 million opioid judgment

By Julie Carr Smyth and The Associated Press
December 11, 2024
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Newsletters

1 in 5 workers have had personal troubles with substance use—here’s how employers can help

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August 13, 2024
Merrick Garland
Health

Mexican cartel leaders Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and the son of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman arrested in Texas after years on the run

By Alanna Durkin Richer, María Verza and The Associated Press
July 26, 2024
Gavin Newsom
Politics

Frustrated by high drug prices, California will offer its own version of heavily discounted Narcan to stop fentanyl overdoses

By Adam Beam and The Associated Press
April 29, 2024
Felipe de Jesus Gallo
Finance

Mexico’s meth trade has become so lucrative it is exporting the drugs as far away as Hong Kong and Australia

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April 24, 2024
Kroger just agreed to pay more than $1.2 billion to states and Native American tribes who sued it for distributing opioids
Health

Kroger just agreed to pay more than $1.2 billion to states and Native American tribes who sued it for distributing opioids

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September 8, 2023
Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add between 23 and 24 years to your life

Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add between 23 and 24 years to your life

By
July 26, 2023
Doctors and patients face a painkiller crisis, even as they fight COVID
Commentary

Doctors and patients face a painkiller crisis, even as they fight COVID

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December 16, 2020
Home Depot Theft Opioid Crisis
Newsletters

Is Loneliness Driving the Opioid Epidemic?

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December 11, 2019
Opioid Memorial DC
Commentary

Nationwide CEO: Addiction Is a Workforce Issue. Here’s How Business Leaders Can Address It

By
November 13, 2019
Senator Elizabeth Warren Holds Iowa Organizing Events For 2020 Presidential Race
Leadership

‘Missed Opportunity.’ Warren’s Opioid Plan Has a Major Blind Spot, Experts Say

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May 22, 2019
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Health

Opioid Overdose Rates Up Nearly 500% for Women 30-64, CDC Reports

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January 11, 2019
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Family Behind Purdue Pharma and OxyContin Faces Multiple Lawsuits

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November 19, 2018

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