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Opioid Epidemic
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Researchers Developing Vaccine to Fight Opioid Use Disorder
A new vaccine being developed could be used to help those prone to Opioid Use Disorder and opiate addiction.
Jury Finds Pharmacy Chains Contributed to Ohio’s Opioid Crisis
Pharmacy chains will be appealing the verdict that they created a public nuisance by contributing the Ohio's opioid crisis.
New York Judge Schedules Opioid Epidemic Trial
The judge is moving ahead with claims against a group of drug manufacturers and distributors, setting a trial date for January.
Pundits and Personalities Discuss the Depths of the Opioid Epidemic at Politicon
Addiction pays no attention to politics—and all parties are concerned.
Gov. Cuomo Passes Law in NY to Allow Medical Cannabis as Opioid Alternative
In New York doctors can formally prescribe cannabis and patients are allowed to use it as a replacement for opioids.
Veterans More Likely To Die From Opioids Than Civilians
And the VA isn't helping.
Opioid Commission Argues Against Cannabis Legalization
The Opioid Commission was formed to alleviate the country's opioid epidemic. So why are they against something that could actually help?
Trump Finally Declares Opioid Epidemic A Public Health Emergency
Did President Donald Trump just acknowledge the country's epidemic of opioid addiction in a meaningful way? Or is he just blowing smoke?
Melania Trump Hosted An Opioid Abuse Discussion
With rampant abuse of heroin, OxyContin and other similar drugs reaching epidemic levels in the United States, First…
Post-Surgical Pain Management Leading Cause of Opioid Addiction
Although some people do not have any sympathy for those unfortunate souls swallowed up by the drooling jowls…