Opioid Prescribing On The Decline for Both Cancer and Non-Cancer Patients: Study
A new study finds opioid prescribing rates are on the decline for both cancer and non-cancer pain patients.
Tag Archives: Drug Addiction
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Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds
Federal statistics indicate 2021 was a record year for drug overdoses in the U.S.
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JUUL Vaping Addiction Lawsuit Cleared For Trial To Begin Next Month
JUUL must face a vaping addiction lawsuit filed by the mother of a teen who suffered asthma and other respiratory problems as a result, according to a federal judge's ruling.
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JUUL Settlement Will Pay Washington State $22.5M to Resolve Claims It Targeted Teen Vapers
JUUL Labs has agreed to pay $22.5 million and participate in extremely stringent measures to prevent underage use as part of a JUUL settlement agreement with Washington state.
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JUUL Lawsuit Over Teen’s Vaping Addiction Headed Before Jury in June 2022
The first JUUL teen vaping addiction bellwether lawsuit is scheduled to begin on June 16.
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States Struggle With Long-Term Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tracking: CDC
Even states which do a good job of tracking initial neonatal abstinence syndrome cases struggle with long-term surveillance, making it more difficult to develop assistance programs for communities afflicted by…
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Despite Widespread Use, Most Patients Do Not Want to Take Opioids After Surgery: Survey
A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.
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Teen Nicotine Addiction Lawsuits Over JUUL Vape Pens Cleared To Move Forward
JUUL nicotine addiction lawsuits will move forward after surviving attempts by defendants to have them dismissed.
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JUUL Injury Plaintiffs Urge Court To Consolidate Multiple Claims For First Bellwether Trial
Plaintiffs in JUUL lawsuits have asked a federal judge to consolidate several similar claims into one case for the first bellwether trial.
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Prescribing Program after Surgery May Help Reduce Opioid Prescriptions: Study
A new study shows guided prescription guidelines are effective at preventing unnecessary opioid painkiller prescribing.