McKinsey & Company’s Affiliate Linked To Treatment Centers
McKinsey’s hedge fund affiliate has ties to addiction treatment centers, leading some to believe they may benefit from the settlement.
Article Category: Overdose
Alleged “Asian El Chapo” (Tse Chi Lop) Arrested in Amsterdam
On January 22, 2021, Asian "El Chapo" (Tse Chi Lop) was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport by Dutch police.
Biden Canceling Trump’s Plan On Opioid Treatment Prescriptions
According to anonymous sources, President Biden will not support the last-minute Opioid treatment plan created by former President Trump.
2020: The Deadliest Year In Drug History
2020 is the deadliest year in drug history, with declining mental health due to COVID-19 encouraging more substance abuse to occur.
Opioid-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In America
Opioid-related overdoses have climbed up 137% from 2019 to 2020. By April of this year, drug overdose deaths were up 11.4%.
More Young Adults Are Abstaining From Alcohol
Alcohol use among young adults decreased by 50% from 2002 to 2018. Millennials and Gen Z are now drinking less than ever before.
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.
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.
Illicit Opioid Use Risks More Than Overdose
Illicit opioid use is responsible for overdose deaths, but research has also linked it to increased likelihood of death from other causes.