Opioids

Cannabis For Pain Relief: Scientists Develop New Compound Without Mind-Altering Effects — Alternative To Opioids?
Can Novo Nordisk's Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Help Stem The Devastating Addiction Crisis? New Research Says Yes
Teenager In Australia Dies After Vaping Synthetic Opioid 100X More Potent Than Heroin, Experts Say Naloxone Could Have Saved Him
Can Novo Nordisk's Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Help Stem The Devastating Addiction Crisis? New Research Says Yes
Teenager In Australia Dies After Vaping Synthetic Opioid 100X More Potent Than Heroin, Experts Say Naloxone Could Have Saved Him
Could Heroin Be Preventing The Spread Of Fentanyl In Spain?
NFL Legend Jim McMahon To Focus On Cannabis Advocacy During Super Bowl Week Event

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Supreme Court Halts Purdue Pharma's $6B Settlement: Sackler Family's Shield From Opioid Lawsuits Challenged
On Thursday, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a $6-billion bankruptcy settlement by Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin, that would shield the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. The court also announced that it will hear a challenge to the settlement by a U.S.
Fentanyl Fuels Ongoing US Drug Overdose Crisis: Over 109,000 Deaths Lost in 12 Months
Over 109,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in the 12 months ending in January 2023, representing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. 
Hope For Fibromyalgia Sufferers, Cannabis Linked To Improved Symptoms & Less Opioid Use In UK Study
People who live with the pain, nausea, anxiety, depression and other symptoms of fibromyalgia also live with the sad fact that there’s no cure and not a single drug to treat this condition that affects 3% to 5% of the world's population and 3.5 million people in the U.S.
A CBD-Derived Medicine Could Be The Answer To Fentanyl Overdoses
By Lucía Tedesco, via El Planteo. 
CDC Report: Fentanyl Killed 70K People In 2021, NIDA Director Volkow Says Findings Not Surprising
As the opioid crisis continues to destroy thousands of lives every year, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals the horror of a specific danger...fentanyl.
Department of Justice Accuses Rite Aid For Ignoring Obvious Signs Of Opioid Misuse
The U.S. government reportedly sued Rite Aid Corp (NYSE: RAD), saying the company missed "red flags" as it illegally filled prescriptions for controlled substances, including opioids.
Legalized Cannabis Is Reducing Opioid Use In Cancer Patients, Say Researchers At Weill Cornell Medicine
The legalization of medical marijuana is reducing opioid use in cancer patients.
Can Cannabis Wean Chronic Pain Patients Off Opioids? South African Clinical Trial Aims To Find Out
South Africa is looking for 300 participants to take part in a first-ever cannabis trial that will examine the plant’s potential as an effective alternative treatment for chronic pain among patients currently using opioids. Results of this year-long study being undertaken by the Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) are
US Authority Plans Massive Expansion Of Medication Access To Combat Opioid Overdose Crisis
Struggling with the opioid crisis, U.S. authorities plan to substantially expand access to medications tackling opioid addiction, such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Drugs You Don't Want To Mix With Marijuana
This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Here is a list of medications and conditions that are currently thought to have adverse effects when mixed with cannabis.
Opioid Use Drops Among Patients With Access To Medical Cannabis, Study Shows
A new study conducted by researchers at Emerald Coast Research and Florida State University College of Medicine found that “opioid use rates have dropped as North American patients gain
Medical Cannabis May Result In Less Opioid Dependence For Advanced Cancer Patients, New Study
Patients with advanced cancer respond favorably to medicinal cannabis, according to a study published in the journal Cureus on a trial that included participants enrolled in the NY state's medical cannabis registry.
Here's How Many Medical Cannabis Patients Are Choosing Marijuana Over Opioids & Alcohol, Quite A Lot
Evidence that cannabis can function as a substitute for prescription drugs, particularly opioids seems to be growing, with more research being conducted.
Medical Marijuana Eases Chronic Pain But Only With High Levels Of THC, Not CBD, Researchers Conclude
Some orally ingested cannabis products can provide short-term relief of chronic pain, according to one of the largest-ever reviews of studies on marijuana use for this purpose. Products with high ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD) seem to offer the most significant pain reduction, reported the New Scientist.
Will Philly Get An Overdose Prevention Center? Talks Between Gov And Advocacy Group Mark Step In Right Direction
The nonprofit organization Safehouse has been in continuous communication with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a space where people can inject illegal opioids under medical supervision.
San Francisco To Start Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Teva, Walgreen: Reuters
West Virginia Says J&J, Teva, AbbVie Caused 'Tsunami' Of Opioid Addiction: Reuters
West Virginia's attorney general urged a judge to hold Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA), and AbbVie Inc's (NYSE:
CVS Health, Teva Settle Florida State's Opioid-Related Claims: Report
Florida has reached more than $878 million in settlements with CVS Health Corp (NYSE: CVS) and three drug companies to resolve claims and avert a trial next month over their roles in fueling an opioid epidemic.
Rhode Island Announces $107M Opioid Settlements With Teva, Allergan: Reuters
Rhode Island's attorney general announced settlements worth $107 million against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA) and AbbVie Inc's (NYSE: ABBV) Allergan unit to resolve claims over
Johnson & Johnson Sees A Strong Move: Is It Ready For A Breakout?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) shares are trading higher Friday after the company agreed to finalize a proposed $26 billion settlement resolving more than 3,000 lawsuits, mainly by state and local governments, seeking to hold it and three other companies responsible for th
Drug Distributors, JNJ Agree To Settle $26B Opioid Lawsuits
Distributors McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK), AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE: ABC), Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE: CAH
Opiant's Multi-Dose Nasal Nalmefene Shows Safety, Tolerability In Opioid Overdose
Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: OPNT) 
Using Opioid Addiction Drug Buprenorphine May Cause Dental Issues, FDA Flags
The FDA warned patients and prescribers about the risk of potential dental problems arising from the us
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