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Opioids
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Purdue Pharma Negotiating $12B Settlement To OxyContin Lawsuits
The company's owners are the Sacklers, the 19th-richest family in the U.S.
August 28, 2019
California Bill Would Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Cannabis in Hospitals
The bill would promote relief and dignity for terminal patients.
April 5, 2019
Illinois Patients May Now Replace Their Opioids with Medical Marijuana
The new program attempts to stem the wave of deaths from narcotics overdose.
February 1, 2019
Dsuvia: The Opioid 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl the FDA Just Approved
In the midst of an opioid crisis, the FDA approved a new opioid that's stronger than Fentanyl.
November 9, 2018
Injured Workers in Ontario Advised to Seek Opioids Instead of Cannabis
Why are Ontario's injured workers being told to seek opioids over medical marijuana?
July 12, 2018
New York to Offer Medical Marijuana as Prescribed Opioid Alternative
Officials with the New York Department of Health support that view that cannabis can provide a safer alternative to prescription opioids.
June 18, 2018
Canadian Lawmakers Pushing To Decriminalize All Drugs
Can decriminalizing all drugs lead to better addiction treatment and improved public health?
January 30, 2018
Trump Continues To Blame China For Opioid Crisis
After a meeting with the Chinese President, Trump continues to blame China for the opioid crisis. You know, rather than getting to the root of the issue.
November 22, 2017