Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma have been cast as prime…
Addiction and treatment
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma…
Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures
The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican governor’s vetoes, passing measures…
Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study
A new study documents lost opportunities to treat drug overdose survivors covered by the Medicare program…
Highly potent opioids are showing up in drug users in Africa for the first time, report says
ABUJA, Nigeria — Traces of highly potent opioids known as nitazenes have for the first time…
Report shows a drop in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky but governor says the fight is far from over
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023, marking a second…
Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates
WASHINGTON — A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for…
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There’s little help, and some people are chained
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — In Sierra Leone, a cheap, synthetic drug is ravaging youth. Trash-strewn alleys…
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts say it’s too soon to celebrate
NEW YORK — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for…
Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements
Settlement money to help stem the decades-long opioid addiction and overdose epidemic is rolling out to…