Opioids Archives

Philadelphia Settles $110M Opioid Lawsuit With Walgreens

By Zachary Pottle ❘ May 1, 2024

Walgreens has agreed to pay Philadelphia $110 million over claims that the company was negligent in its prescribing of opioid medications.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ April 15, 2024

A recent FDA approval of an opioid use disorder test has sparked criticism among the scientific community.

By Jessica Sherer ❘ January 10, 2024

Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ December 14, 2023

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could overturn immunity granted to the Sackler family following a $6 billion settlement.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ November 3, 2023

A new task force aimed at battling the Opioid crisis in San Francisco may allow law enforcement to treat deadly overdoses as homicides.

By Jessica Sherer ❘ October 3, 2023

Studies show that insomnia drug Suvorexant may help treat Opioid withdrawal symptoms and relapse by improving sleep quality.

By Jessica Sherer ❘ September 5, 2023

Narcan, a nasal spray version of the life-saving Opioid overdose medication, Naloxone, is now available over-the-counter in the US.

By Jessica Sherer ❘ August 11, 2023

On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked bankruptcy proceedings for Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, an extremely addictive Opioid.

By Zachary Pottle ❘ April 11, 2023

The FDA has approved the sale of Narcan, the life-saving Opioid overdose reversal drug, over-the-counter, waiving prescription requirements.