Guilford Judge Died From Heroin, Fentanyl Intoxication
Autopsy results indicate that a prominent Guilford County judge died from an opioid overdose.
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Your Guide To The Massive (And Massively Complex) Opioid Litigation
The largest-ever federal action related to the U.S. opioid crisis is on the cusp of its first trial next week — and it's complicated. So here's a brief(ish) explainer breaking it all down.
Don't Force Patients Off Opioids Abruptly, New Guidelines Say, Warning Of Severe Risks
Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
Doctor Gets 40 Years In Opioid Case
An area doctor convicted of illegally prescribing opioids has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
A Place Where The Opioid Problem Is Upside Down
While the opioid problem in the U.S. is about too many opioids, in some countries there are few options for treating or controlling pain.
North Carolina AG Sues Family That Owns Purdue Pharma
North Carolina's attorney general is the latest to file a lawsuit against the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma as part of an effort to address the opioid epidemic.
How To Teach Future Doctors About Pain In The Midst Of The Opioid Crisis
Around 20% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain. Medical schools traditionally haven't dedicated much time to teaching about pain and pain control, but one top school now has a mandatory course.
Attorneys General In NC And Tenn. Say Opioid Case Negotiations Break Down
State and local governments have sought billions of dollars from Purdue Pharma as a way to hold the company and the family that owns it accountable for the nation's opioid epidemic, a potential pay
Trump Administration Is In Court To Block Nation's First Supervised Injection Site
Efforts to combat Philadelphia's opioid crisis with a supervised injection site could be stymied by a portion of federal law meant to protect neighborhoods during the crack epidemic of the 1980s.
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Fentanyl As A Dark Web Profit Center, From Chinese Labs To U.S. Streets
Fentanyl, Inc. author Ben Westhoff says the opioid, while useful in hospitals, is killing more Americans as a street drug than any other in U.S. history. Here's how it moves from China to your corner.