Purdue Pharma’s $6 Billion Opioid Settlement Blocked By Supreme Court
Jessica Sherer ❘
On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked bankruptcy proceedings for Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, an extremely addictive Opioid.
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Steve Harwell Dead At 56 From Liver Failure
Jessica Sherer ❘
Steve Harwell, former lead singer of Smash Mouth, passed away at age 56 from liver failure, after hospice care.
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Narcan, Opioid-Overdose Reversal Drug, Hits Shelves Today
Jessica Sherer ❘
Narcan, a nasal spray version of the life-saving Opioid overdose medication, Naloxone, is now available over-the-counter in the US.
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‘Euphoria’ Star Angus Cloud Dead At 25
Zachary Pottle ❘
'Euphoria' actor Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25, from what early reports are calling an accidental overdose.
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White House Announces Plan To Combat Xylazine Overdose
Jessica Sherer ❘
The White House has revealed a plan committing to a 15% reduction in Xylazine overdose over the next 2 years.
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Tom Holland Opens Up About Sobriety
Zachary Pottle ❘
Tom Holland recently opened up about his struggles with addiction, claiming he felt 'enslaved' to alcohol, which motivated him to get sober.
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Florida Legislators Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips
Zachary Pottle ❘
Florida joins more than 35 other states that have legalized Fentanyl test strips, a vital step in preventing accidental overdoses.
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Unintentional Fentanyl Use Rampant
Jessica Sherer ❘
Ingestion of Fentanyl-laced drugs, like Heroin and Cocaine, is at an all-time high, but intention to use remains low.
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Could Ozempic Be A Potential Addiction Cure?
Zachary Pottle ❘
The diabetes drug, Ozempic, works by affecting reward centers in the brain, which doctors believe may make people less prone to addiction.
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Australia Bans Recreational Vaping
Zachary Pottle ❘
Australia has banned the importation and sale of all non-prescription vaping devices, marking the largest crackdown in over a decade.
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