Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Sports betting addiction lawsuits are being investigated for college students and young adults who developed gambling problems after using apps like FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging that the platforms failed to warn about the addictive nature of their features and marketing practices.
Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Individuals who suffered harm, or families who lost a loved one after using nitrous oxide products may be eligible for financial compensation through a nitrous oxide lawsuit.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera lawsuits are being investigated for women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera birth control shots, claiming that Pfizer failed to adequately disclose side effects.
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers are pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, Wegovy lawsuits and Mounjaro lawsuits over gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, which can leave users with long-term gastrointestinal side effects
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued by users of Suboxone who experienced tooth loss, broken teeth or required dental extractions. Settlement benefits may be available.
Change Healthcare Lawsuit Lawyers are reviewing Change Healthcare class action lawsuits for individuals who had their personal information stolen due to the data breach.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
Processed Food Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued against the food industry over their manufacturing and advertising of ultra-processed foods, which have caused a generation of children to face an increased risk of developing childhood diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
Xanax, Valium Overuse Problems Are Raising Concerns, NEJM Editorial Warns February 26, 2018 Martha Garcia Add Your Comments The worsening opioid abuse epidemic in the United States may be overshadowing another serious prescription medication crisis, involving the overuse of benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium. In an editorial published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers warn that a widespread benzodiazepine crises is in full effect in the United States, with the medications increasingly abused alongside narcotic painkillers. The Xanax and Valium overuse problems need to be addressed by health officials, according to the report, which suggests that the growing infrastructure established to deal with the opioid epidemic should be used to respond to dangerous trends in overuse, misuse and addiction to benzodiazepine drugs as well. Do You Know about… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION The editorial was written by Anna Lembke, M.D., Jennifer Papac, M.D., and Keith Humphreys, Ph.D., warning that benzodiazepine use has increased 67% between 1996 to 2003. In 1996, 8 million adults used benzos like Xanax, but by 2003 that number increased to 13.5 million. At the same time, overdose deaths involving Valium and Xanax increased from 1,100 in 1999 to nearly 8,800 by 2015, indicated data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines have increased at least fivefold since 1996. In the context of the opioid epidemic, benzodiazepines have been overlooked. Researchers warned, “Overuse, misuse and addiction of benzodiazepines goes largely unnoticed.” While the opioid crisis has gained more media attention in recent years, the crisis involving benzos has gained little, despite the fact that three-quarters of opioid deaths also involve drugs like Xanax and Valium. Synthetic benzodiazepines have become increasingly popular. However, synthetic versions are just as deadly as the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Clonazolam, a synthetic analogue of clonazepam, is so strong it must be dosed in micrograms to prevent accidental overdose. It is also easily purchased on the internet as a “research chemical.” Benzodiazepines, like Xanax, are a class of drugs that work on the brain’s neurotransmitters. They cause sedative and hypnotic effects and are often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. However, benzos also increase the effects of opioid painkillers and depress respiratory function, leading to increased risk of opioid overdose. In fact, rates of benzo and opioid co-prescribing increased from 9% in 2001 to 17% in 2013. In 2016, the FDA issued a black box warning about co-prescribing benzos with opioids, indicating when taken together the risk of death greatly increases. Researchers indicated benzodiazepines, like alprazolam, clonazepam, and lorazepam are among the 10 most commonly prescribed psychotropic medications in the United States. Study authors warn that drugs like Xanax and Valium should not be used for extended periods, or daily use. The benefits diminish with time and the risks increase. “Many prescribers don’t realize benzodiazepines can be addictive when taken daily and can worsen anxiety, contribute to insomnia, and cause death,” wrote study authors. The exact ailments Xanax is prescribed to treat, may be caused by daily use of the drug. Other risks of taking Xanax daily include cognitive decline, accidental injuries and falls, increased rates of hospital admission and emergency department visits. Researchers indicate there are other safer treatment alternatives for anxiety and insomnia, like antidepressants and behavioral interventions. Study authors are calling for the national efforts to reduce overprescribing of opioids to be expanded to include drugs like Xanax and Valium. More so, doctors should check drug monitoring programs before prescribing benzos and offer a urine screening to make sure benzos aren’t taken with other drugs. Opioid education should also include information concerning benzodiazepine prescribing and efforts should be made to shut down illegal online pharmacies. “It would be a tragedy if measures to target overprescribing and overuse of opioids diverted people from one class of life-threatening drugs to another,” wrote study authors. “We believe that the growing infrastructure to address the opioid epidemic should be harnessed to respond to dangerous trends in benzodiazepine overuse, misuse, and addiction as well.” Tags: Benzodiazepines, Drug Abuse, Opioid, Sedative, Valium, Xanax More Lawsuit Stories Depo-Provera Shots Triple Brain Tumor Risks Compared to Birth Control Pill: Study July 11, 2025 Cancer-Causing PFAS Water Contamination in 98% of Tested Sites in U.S.: Report July 11, 2025 Lawsuit Alleges Risperdal, Zyprexa Caused Breast Cancer Diagnosis July 11, 2025 0 Comments Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. 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