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…
The FDA warns the use of buprenorphine tabs and tablets which dissolve in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infections.
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
CDC data indicates drug overdose deaths hit record highs between April 2020 and April 2021, due to the pandemic, the spread of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other factors.
A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has thrown out an opioid crisis verdict against Johnson & Johnson, saying a lower court judge erred in using a public nuisance law to get the…
Johnson & Johnson, Teva and other drug manufacturers won a bench decision in an opioid crisis trial in California, after the judge ruled there was no evidence linking the companies'…
A new study warns the synthetic opioid tramadol is linked to a higher risk of death, heart problems, and bone fractures when compared to codeine.
The CDC has launched a new campaign aimed at combating the increasing rates of drug abuse and overdose deaths in the U.S.
The FDA held a summit with various stakeholders on how to tackle illicit online sales of opioids as part of a series of such summits meant to help combat the…