Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty To 3 Opioid Criminal Charges
Purdue Pharma agrees to plead guilty to 3 opioid criminal charges on October 21, 2020 and pay $8.3 billion.
Article Category: Addiction
First Presidential Debate Includes Drug Use Claims, COVID-19, And Addiction
The 90 minute first presidential debate discussed America’s current economy that has been impacted by COVID-19, as well as claims of drug use.
Broken Homes and Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity
Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism.
Pharmaceutical Retailers Face Trial in Opioid Lawsuit
Several Ohio counties have filed a lawsuit against major pharmaceutical retailers on the grounds that the companies supplemented the opioid epidemic.
Coronavirus News: What Are Addiction Treatment Centers Doing?
Addiction treatment centers around the United States are changing in ways they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect staff and patients.
COVID-19 Is Causing People To Relapse
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing some individuals who are recovering from a substance use disorder to relapse, but friends and family can help.
Medicaid Coverage Expansion Leads To Less Opioid Deaths
A 2020 study found that expanding Medicaid coverage resulted in less opioid overdose deaths from heroin and synthetic opioids.
COVID-19 And Illicit Drugs In The US
The current pandemic is putting pressure on all parts of society. As COVID-19 spreads further, the use of illicit drugs is beginning to wane.
Opioid Treatment Medications During COVID-19
Addiction treatment centers providing opioid treatment programs are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with new guidelines.