Former Pharma CEO Pleads Guilty to Bribing Doctors to Prescribe Opioids
Former CEO of pharmaceutical company, Insys, pleaded guilty to bribing doctors to prescribe opioids. Michael Babich could serve 25 years in prison.
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CDC Names the Deadliest Drugs in America
In the final month of 2018, the CDC has released a report of the drugs that have been involved in the most deaths from 2011 to 2016.
Instagram Bans Opioid-Related Hashtags After Years of Online Drug Deals
Recently, the prevalence of hashtags has been coopted by online drug dealers selling everything, from #opioids like #OxyContin to the deadly #fentanyl.
News: Synthetic Marijuana Claims 100 Victims In New Haven
Back in April, we warned of a growing synthetic marijuana outbreak. Now, another strain has struck in Connecticut and caused 100 overdoses.
News: 27 States Have Filed Lawsuits Against Opioid Manufacturer
More and more frequently, states have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. It essentially comes down to two factors: advertising and distribution.
News: Overdose Deaths Declined in 9 States in 2017
The latest overdose deaths numbers have been released. As one can imagine, the numbers across the nation increased. However, nine states saw a decrease.
The Synthetic Marijuana Outbreak: Legal and Lethal
A new synthetic marijuana outbreak has taken to the streets. It isn't illegal, and it won’t show up on a drug test, but there is a huge downside.
6 Dangerous Drugs You’ve Never Heard Of
Dangerous Drugs There are hundreds of dangerous drugs in the world, hidi...
News: Is Your City at Risk for a Spice Outbreak?
Spice, also known as “K2 or fake weed,” mimics the natural chemicals found in Marijuana but can cause several different side effects. In fact, 54 cases discovered in Illinois alone have reported severe bleeding from the chemicals released while ingesting Spice.
