Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy
Settlement talks have been underway for months in an attempt to determine Purdue’s responsibility for the opioid epidemic that has resulted in 400,000 deaths during the past two decades.
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Rate of Opioid Prescribing by Physicians Increases Over the Course of a Day
Physicians were more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day and when running behind schedule than when appointments were earlier and on-time, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
DEA to Approve Dozens More Growers for Marijuana Research
The additional sites will provide researchers with a greater variety of marijuana to study.
OxyContin Maker Offers Up to $12 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
The potential deal has been discussed by lawyers representing Purdue and at least 10 state attorneys general.
Johnson & Johnson Fined $572 Million Over Opioid Drug Crisis
The verdict could have huge implications as other states and communities target pharmaceutical companies.
Use of Opioids and Cannabis Tied to Poorer Mental Health
Opioid and cannabis co-use was associated with anxiety and depression symptoms compared with opioid use alone.
Training in Ethics and Prescribing May Curb Opioid Overprescribing
As opioid overprescribing is a key contributor to the current opioid crisis, implementing appropriate prescribing strategies in medical education may prepare future physicians to appropriately and ethically prescribe opioids.
The Link Between Misconceptions About Opioid Use Disorders and Current Policies
An estimated 20 million people in the United States meet the criteria for substance use disorder.
Community-Level Opioid Use Interventions Key in Combating Epidemic
Findings highlight the changing demographics of the opioid poisoning epidemic and utility of data analytics tools to identify regions and patient populations to focus interventions.
Managing Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency
The increased opioid use has been associated with a rising incidence of opioid-induced endocrinopathy, most commonly in the form of androgen deficiency.
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