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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Why China Won't Stop the Fentanyl Trade

The United States won't be able to solve the fentanyl crisis without help from its greatest rival. China is the world's largest supplier of the chemicals that drug smugglers use to produce the opioid.
US politics
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Increased Youth Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl

A significant overdose incident occurred in Baltimore, involving a dangerous opioid mixture that left 25 hospitalized, with five in critical condition.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Coroner issues deadly drug warning as man found unresponsive with vape in hand

Illicit cannabis vapes may contain potent synthetic opioids like nitazene, significantly increasing overdose risks, as noted in the warning from a London coroner.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Experts want drug known as the 'new Valium' to be controlled after misuse leads to overdoses

Pregabalin abuse is increasing, particularly with opioids, prompting calls for its reclassification as a controlled substance.
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

The Federal Circuit's Rigid Approach to Secondary Considerations

Purdue Pharma challenges the Federal Circuit's stringent 'nexus' requirement for evaluating patent non-obviousness in a Supreme Court appeal.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

1st overdose death of drug '100 times more potent than fentanyl' reported in Santa Clara Co.

Carfentanil, a powerful new synthetic opioid, has led to its first overdose death in Santa Clara County, raising serious concerns about street drugs.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine

Portland is experiencing a surge in methamphetamine use, complicating efforts to treat opioid addiction.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

It's not a slam dunk on effectiveness, but it shows a lot of promise in a very different pathway and mechanism of action.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction Challenges

A significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
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