OxyContin Lawsuit Over Opioid Addictions, Overdoses Filed By South Carolina
Purdue Pharma faces a lawsuit by South Carolina over claims that misleading advertising tactics contributed to the abuse of OxyContin and the nationwide opioid epidemic.
Tag Archives: Opioids
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Drug Overdose Deaths Among U.S. Teens Has Doubled In Recent Years: CDC
The number of teens dying from drug overdoses has increased significantly since 1999, mainly due to opioid use, according to a CDC study.
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Opioid Drug Makers Commonly Provide Gifts and Payments to Doctors: Study
Many doctors receive gifts from opioid manufacturers that may influence their prescribing habits, a new study warns.
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Opioid-Influenced Car Accidents On The Rise: Study
A new study shows that more drivers dying in auto accidents are showing signs of being under the influence of narcotic painkillers.
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Doctors Need To Be Educated About Opioid Risks, FDA Chief Says At Conference
The FDA will soon roll out new education requirements for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers, in the face of an ongoing national drug abuse epidemic.
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Opioid Abuse Problems Continues to be Widespread in U.S., As FDA Reviews Abuse Deterrent Drugs
The FDA is preparing to re-examine the effectiveness of abuse-deterrent pain killers as the opioid epidemic worsens among the country's youth.
