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• Sellers of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Commonly Abused Were Targeted by Sting Operation in Florida

  October 15, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A nitrous oxide undercover operation has led to the arrests of numerous retailers who were allegedly caught selling whippet canisters illegally for recreational use.

• Gabapentin Use Increasing Along With Abuse Concerns: Report

  October 9, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new report shows the number of people prescribed gabapentin has nearly tripled in the past 15 years, fueling fears of an abuse epidemic.

• Nitrous Oxide Side Effects Raise Serious Concerns For Those With Psychiatric Disorders: Study

  October 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that people dealing with psychiatric disorders may be particularly vulnerable to nitrous oxide use, and call for more screening of patients with depression and ADHD.

• Gabapentin Prescriptions Could Be Leading to Growing Abuse Epidemic: Study

  September 17, 2025

  Michael Adams

  As gabapentin continues to be prescribed more frequently for pain, new research highlights signs of misuse, fueling fears the drug could spark another addiction crisis.

• Overdose Deaths Predicted to Drop 24% Year-Over-Year in U.S.: CDC

  March 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New federal data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths for the most recently analyzed 12-month period could be at the lowest point since June 2020.

• Kratom Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients Are as Addictive as Opioids

  October 22, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims users were not adequately warned about potential side effects of kratom supplements, which contain a highly addictive form of the Asian plant, which was marketed as a non-addictive pain reliever.

• Ozempic, Mounjaro May Soon Be Touted as Addiction Treatments Following New Study

  October 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Research indicates that popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may also help combat drug abuse and alcohol addiction.

• Only 25% of Those Addicted to Opioids Receive Recommended Medications: CDC Study

  July 8, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  CDC researchers report that many Americans who need opioid treatment medications do not receive them; particularly minorities and women.

• Suboxone Dental Erosion Makes Film Strips “Unreasonably Dangerous,” Lawsuit Alleges

  April 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A product liability lawsuit indicates that manufacturers failed to warn of Suboxone dental erosion, making the opioid addiction treatment strips unreasonable and dangerous.

• Lawsuit Claims Suboxone Strips Caused Dental Erosion and Tooth Decay for New York Man

  February 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Suboxone strip lawsuit claims the film tabs caused severe and permanent dental erosion and tooth decay for New York man recovering from opioid addiction.