Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Settle Opioid Lawsuit for $270M
Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers reached a settlement with Oklahoma totalling $270 million. The state claims the company caused thousands of Opioid deaths.
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Identifying The 5 Stages of Addiction
The five stages of alcoholism are developing patterns, risky use and recklessness, tolerance, dependence, and disorder. Learn to identify them in your life.
SPRAVATO, First New Depression Medication in 30 Years, Approved by FDA
In a historic 14-to-2 vote the FDA has approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals new medication, Spravato, for clinical depression.
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.
Lucemyra, A New Non-Opioid for Opioid Withdrawal
Back in May of 2018, the FDA approved Lucemyra, a new medication to treat the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. It is available as of August of 2018.
5 Reasons Why Lean Is Still a Dangerous Drug
Lean is still a dangerous drug, though it has been glorified in pop lyrics. Codeine addiction can be just as life-threatening as many opioids if untreated.
Dsuvia: The New FDA-Approved Opioid 1,000 Times Stronger than Morphine
Despite the ongoing opioid epidemic, the FDA has approved Dsuvia, a synthetic opioid that is 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
Opioid Package Passed by Senate, 98-1 Bipartisan Vote
On October 3rd, 2018, the Senate passed an opioid package that contained several bills that have all faced contention in the past.
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.
