9 stories tagged with #opioids, in publish-time order across the WeSearch catalog. Tag pages update as new stories ingest.
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Antidepressants and antipsychotics could be alternatives to opioids, study finds
Medications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids’ addictive properties…
San Francisco streets are reeling from deadly drug 20x more powerful than fentanyl
A shocking video posted online showed throngs of stupefied users reeling from the effects of the deadly drug in the city’s notorious Tenderloin district.…
Want to detect opioids earlier? Test sewage water.
How the opioid black market actually works, according to a former pill mill owner
Jason Votrobek, a former pill mill operator, explains how opioid clinics distributed massive amounts of prescription painkillers for profit.…
Amputation rates are on the rise — especially among a surprising at-risk population
Even more concerning, those cases tended to be more severe, often involving loss of an arm or the upper leg above the knee.…
DOJ’s CVS Lawsuit Looks Tough. It Won’t Fix the System.
A years-long series of federal lawsuits against Walmart, CVS, and other pharmacies centers on opioids, insulin, prescription refills, federal reimbursements, and patient safety. Wi…
“Aren’t the Organs a Silver Lining?”
Complicating a "mixed blessing" of the opioid crisis: a rise in organ donations.…
These are the states with the biggest drug problems — and the least
The financial company WalletHub rated all 50 states from the worst to the best on drugs use using a variety of factors including teenage use, rehab and law enforcement involvement.…
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves sentence
A federal judge sentenced OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma on Tuesday, allowing settlement repayments to move forward.…