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US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

McKinsey & Company settles with federal prosecutors for $650 million over its role in the opioid crisis, reflecting accountability for past actions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database

Over $6 billion from opioid settlements is being spent by U.S. states, revealing significant transparency issues and varied allocation towards addiction services.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

New York City's public hospital system introduces a groundbreaking addiction treatment program in South Bronx modeled on successful Staten Island initiative.
SOMA, SF
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

California to cap price of overdose reversal medication at $24, Gov. Newsom says

California has made naloxone available to the public to combat opioid overdoses.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

McKinsey & Company settles with federal prosecutors for $650 million over its role in the opioid crisis, reflecting accountability for past actions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database

Over $6 billion from opioid settlements is being spent by U.S. states, revealing significant transparency issues and varied allocation towards addiction services.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

New York City's public hospital system introduces a groundbreaking addiction treatment program in South Bronx modeled on successful Staten Island initiative.
SOMA, SF
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

California to cap price of overdose reversal medication at $24, Gov. Newsom says

California has made naloxone available to the public to combat opioid overdoses.
more#public-health
#pain-management
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Medicine

What If Opioids Didn't Have to Be Addictive?

New methods might allow effective pain relief without the risk of opioid addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Medicine

US regulators approve new non-opioid drug to treat acute pain

Journavx, an FDA-approved painkiller, offers a non-addictive alternative to opioids, blocking pain signals directly at their source.
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Medicine

What If Opioids Didn't Have to Be Addictive?

New methods might allow effective pain relief without the risk of opioid addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Medicine

US regulators approve new non-opioid drug to treat acute pain

Journavx, an FDA-approved painkiller, offers a non-addictive alternative to opioids, blocking pain signals directly at their source.
more#pain-management
#harm-reduction
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

US's First Overdose Prevention Site Continues Research-Backed, Lifesaving Work

OnPoint NYC provides a safe consumption space for drug users to reduce overdose deaths amidst increasing opioid-related fatalities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

A court ruling temporarily protects 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, but long-term funding uncertainty poses risks to their operation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto startup

Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year | CBC News

Dr. Koka's clinics face ongoing scrutiny for high opioid prescriptions amid calls for operational changes from local officials.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

US's First Overdose Prevention Site Continues Research-Backed, Lifesaving Work

OnPoint NYC provides a safe consumption space for drug users to reduce overdose deaths amidst increasing opioid-related fatalities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

A court ruling temporarily protects 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, but long-term funding uncertainty poses risks to their operation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto startup

Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year | CBC News

Dr. Koka's clinics face ongoing scrutiny for high opioid prescriptions amid calls for operational changes from local officials.
more#harm-reduction
#affordable-medication
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
SOMA, SF

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells affordable opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers.
The program is focused on reducing opioid overdose deaths and ensuring accessibility.
Naloxone's approval without prescription aims at fighting the opioid crisis.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

California launches $24 naloxone accessible to state residents online

California offers affordable naloxone through CalRX, making it accessible for all residents as part of the state's effort to combat overdoses.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
SOMA, SF

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells affordable opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers.
The program is focused on reducing opioid overdose deaths and ensuring accessibility.
Naloxone's approval without prescription aims at fighting the opioid crisis.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

California launches $24 naloxone accessible to state residents online

California offers affordable naloxone through CalRX, making it accessible for all residents as part of the state's effort to combat overdoses.
more#affordable-medication
#settlement
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over OxyContin

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Healthcare

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Business

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma has agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Business

Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4 Billion Over the Toll of OxyContin | KQED

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement over lawsuits related to OxyContin.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Business

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Business

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

Purdue Pharma and Sackler family agree to a $7.4 billion settlement for their role in the opioid crisis.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over OxyContin

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
Business
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma has agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Business
fromKqed
3 months ago

Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4 Billion Over the Toll of OxyContin | KQED

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement over lawsuits related to OxyContin.
Business
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Business

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

Purdue Pharma and Sackler family agree to a $7.4 billion settlement for their role in the opioid crisis.
more#settlement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

Pharmaceutical firm Mylan will pay up to $335M over opioid drug crisis

A multistate settlement of $335 million has been reached with Viatris to combat the opioid crisis.
#purdue-pharma
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

McKinsey has settled a Justice Department investigation with a $650 million payment related to its work with Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ex-McKinsey partner pleads guilty to destroying records on opioids

A former McKinsey partner pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in relation to Purdue Pharma's opioid sales strategy.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

McKinsey has settled a Justice Department investigation with a $650 million payment related to its work with Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ex-McKinsey partner pleads guilty to destroying records on opioids

A former McKinsey partner pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in relation to Purdue Pharma's opioid sales strategy.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.
more#purdue-pharma
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Revolutionary NYC program for addicts has fatal overdoses plummeting

The 'Hotspotting' treatment program significantly reduces opioid overdose deaths among participants on Staten Island.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation may help reduce cravings in alcohol and opioid addicts by normalizing brain electrical rhythms.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Boston residents who've lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Boston establishes the Family Overdose Support Fund, offering up to $5,000 for services to families affected by opioid overdose.
The fund addresses both immediate financial needs and long-term healing for grieving families.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Medicine

Dublin a 'hotspot' for drug overdoses as methadone overtakes heroin as main threat

Rural areas show rising overdose risks from prescription and synthetic opioids; inner city trends shift toward methadone overshadowing heroin use.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
New York City

Ex-con found dead outside Tesco Roneo Corner was 'latest victim of synthetic opioid'

The tragic death of Martyn Pink underscores the urgent need for accessible mental health and addiction services.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation may help reduce cravings in alcohol and opioid addicts by normalizing brain electrical rhythms.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Boston residents who've lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Boston establishes the Family Overdose Support Fund, offering up to $5,000 for services to families affected by opioid overdose.
The fund addresses both immediate financial needs and long-term healing for grieving families.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Medicine

Dublin a 'hotspot' for drug overdoses as methadone overtakes heroin as main threat

Rural areas show rising overdose risks from prescription and synthetic opioids; inner city trends shift toward methadone overshadowing heroin use.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
New York City

Ex-con found dead outside Tesco Roneo Corner was 'latest victim of synthetic opioid'

The tragic death of Martyn Pink underscores the urgent need for accessible mental health and addiction services.
more#mental-health
Television
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Shinichiro Watanabe's Lazarus hits Adult Swim in April

Shinichirō Watanabe's new anime series 'Lazarus' premieres on Adult Swim April 5th, focusing on a dangerous miracle drug.
#drug-policy
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Ontario's supervised consumption site law violates Charter, group says in legal challenge | CBC News

Ontario's new legislation to shut down supervised consumption sites is challenged for violating the Charter of Rights and for exceeding provincial authority.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Ontario's supervised consumption site law violates Charter, group says in legal challenge | CBC News

Ontario's new legislation to shut down supervised consumption sites is challenged for violating the Charter of Rights and for exceeding provincial authority.
more#drug-policy
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Reacher' author Lee Child wants the show to tackle the opioid crisis. Alan Ritchson says he's ready to tell a 'modern story.'

Lee Child aims to adapt his Reacher book about the opioid crisis, exploring emotional depth amid intense action.
#emergency-medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn't It Used More?

Buprenorphine treatment significantly enhances patient retention in addiction recovery, as evidenced by a critical study conducted at Yale.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Pitt Recap: Physician Heal Thyself

The Pitt explores the intersection of intense medical drama and the emotional experiences of patients and their families in emergency medicine.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn't It Used More?

Buprenorphine treatment significantly enhances patient retention in addiction recovery, as evidenced by a critical study conducted at Yale.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Pitt Recap: Physician Heal Thyself

The Pitt explores the intersection of intense medical drama and the emotional experiences of patients and their families in emergency medicine.
more#emergency-medicine
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Barbara Kingsolver Uses Demon Copperhead' Royalties to Build Rehab Center

Barbara Kingsolver's novel 'Demon Copperhead' addresses the opioid crisis through real stories from affected individuals in Appalachia.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former San Jose police union manager avoids jail - San Jose Spotlight

Joanne Segovia avoided prison after being sentenced to probation for illegally importing opioids, highlighting issues of addiction and police union oversight.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Medicine

Doctor says opioid crisis 'omnipresent within the trades.' Here's what advocates want to do about it | CBC News

Trade unions and advocates are urging the Ontario government to address the opioid crisis, with a focus on the construction workforce.
fromEater Twin Cities
4 months ago
Food & drink

Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as 'First Responders' Amid the Opioid Crisis

Webster Norton actively equips bartenders and servers with naloxone and fentanyl test strips, transforming them into de facto first responders to the opioid crisis.
#healthcare-system
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

18 More Heartbreaking Stories About Health Insurance Claims Denials Because Something Needs To Change

The deaths related to denied health insurance claims highlight severe flaws in the American healthcare system, impacting patient outcomes adversely.
Medicine
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Report Finds Pharmaceutical Companies Took Secret Money for Unrestricted Opioid Prescriptions

The opioid crisis highlights corporate corruption and the failures of a for-profit healthcare system that prioritizes profits over patient safety.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

18 More Heartbreaking Stories About Health Insurance Claims Denials Because Something Needs To Change

The deaths related to denied health insurance claims highlight severe flaws in the American healthcare system, impacting patient outcomes adversely.
Medicine
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Report Finds Pharmaceutical Companies Took Secret Money for Unrestricted Opioid Prescriptions

The opioid crisis highlights corporate corruption and the failures of a for-profit healthcare system that prioritizes profits over patient safety.
more#healthcare-system
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Opioid Maker Avoids Massive Federal Penalty Through Bankruptcy, Slow-Moving DOJ

The Justice Department reached a settlement with Endo Health Solutions for a reduced penalty of $200 million, despite initial claims of a $1.5 billion fine.
#mckinsey
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
World politics

McKinsey Agrees to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

McKinsey & Co. will pay over $122 million to resolve a felony bribery probe linked to work in South Africa.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
World politics

McKinsey Agrees to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

McKinsey & Co. will pay over $122 million to resolve a felony bribery probe linked to work in South Africa.
more#mckinsey
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Fraud and Fakery at the Country's Largest Chain of Methadone Clinics

Acadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Globe Santa: Kids feel the weight of addiction, especially during the holidays

Families across New England are struggling to care for children disrupted by the opioid crisis, often pleading for holiday support due to financial hardships.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

California's drug task force halts entry of an estimated $11.9 million in fentanyl, governor says

California's task force significantly increased fentanyl seizures, underscoring state efforts amid an ongoing opioid crisis.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits

Kensington residents are using opioid settlement funds for home repairs, improving living conditions after years of struggle with the opioid crisis.
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