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Opioid Crisis
Study on Fetal Fentanyl Exposure Risks Replicating Debunked “Crack Baby” Panic
Past failures to understand pregnancy and drug use make it critical to not remain silent amid this new finding.
In New York, Inadequate Treatment Is Turning Drug Arrests Into Death Sentences
Deaths related to detoxification at a Syracuse jail show why jail is still not the place to address the opioid crisis.
GOP Presidential Contenders Cling to Drug War Policies Fueling Overdose Crisis
Overdoses spike when police get involved, but the "war on drugs" remains potent political theater on the right.
Teens Are Being Left to Detox From Opioids Without Medication
Most areas of the U.S. lack facilities that offer medically managed withdrawal for patients under 18.
Study: Police Drug Seizures Raise Overdose Risk
2022 saw 109,000 drug overdose deaths and it is projected to surge to 165,000 by 2025.
Big Pharma’s Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public
The national opioid settlements are the second-largest public health settlement of all time.
Billionaire Sackler Family Gets Immunity From Civil Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
The billionaire Sacklers own Purdue Pharma, maker of the highly addictive opioid OxyContin.
Biden Admin Vowed to Pursue Accountability for Opioid Crisis But Has Gone Quiet
Experts say a lack of federal leadership may lead to missteps or wasted opportunities in use of opioid settlement funds.
Narcan No Longer Needs a Prescription, But Its Price Tag Could Limit Access
The FDA’s decision sends the right public health message but does not make Narcan affordable for everyone.
The US Finally Removes a Major Barrier to Opioid Addiction Treatment
Advocates say deregulating buprenorphine is a long overdue step toward ending the overdose crisis.