Tag: opioid crisis
Mother Fatally Overdosed Cleaning Up Son’s Overdose
A mother who discovered her son overdosing in the bathroom had him brought to intensive care. However, authorities believe that the mother was exposed...
Four Arizona Doctors Prescribed Nearly 6 Million Opioids in a Year
Over the course of twelve months, four Arizona doctors prescribed nearly 6 million opioid pills with the highest-prescribing doctor writing more than 20,000 prescriptions,...
Opioid Withdrawal Device Approved by FDA
The FDA has approved an opioid withdrawal device made by Innovative Health Solutions, a company based in Southern Indiana.
The device, called the NSS-2 Bridge...
Philadelphia Cop Caught in Conspiracy to Sell Drugs Seized from Dealers
A Philadelphia officer is accused of playing a role in a multi-state conspiracy to distribute drugs seized from dealers. A federal investigation has been opened...
Fentanyl Shortage Declared by FDA as Illicit Sales Soar
The FDA has declared a shortage of fentanyl citrate. However, even as the fentanyl shortage declared by the FDA affects those who legitimately acquire...
Trump Appoints Ex-Pharma Exec as Replacement HHS Secretary
On Monday, Donald Trump announced via twitter that Alex Azar, the former head of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, is to serve as replacement Secretary...
Wisconsin Overdose Deaths Rise While Prescriptions Fall
According to Wisconsin state records, the number of citizens dying of overdose deaths continues to rise even as the number of prescriptions fall.
The information,...
Left Out of Opioid Crisis Conversation, Native Americans Have the Highest...
Native Americans have the highest drug overdose rate of all minorities in the United States and have suffered some of the highest death rates....
Before Trump Visit, China Denies Responsibility for Fentanyl
On Friday, November 3, a Chinese official denied the country bore complete responsibility for fentanyl in the United States.
The statement was made during a...
Ohio Needs Sober Workers but Many Fail Drug Tests
While Ohio struggles to find workers for its factories and other jobs, many applicants are failing drug tests. Not only does this affect the...
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