In 2022, Iowa signed five opioid settlement agreements, with the state eligible to receive $345 million. Other settlement funds have become available since then. On this episode, how will these funds ...
MORE THAN A YEAR NOW. THIS IS A STORY ABOUT NUMBERS, BUT IT’S REALLY A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE. PEOPLE RAVAGED BY THE OVERDOSE CRISIS. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, MORE THAN 4000 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM OPIOID ...
Norwich has opted into new opioid settlements, expecting to receive about $30,000 annually for 10 years. The settlements involve Sandoz Inc., eight opioid manufacturers, Purdue Pharma, and the Sackler ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Philip Eil, a freelance journalist and author, joined Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian this week on “Behind the Story” to discuss the role opioids are playing in Rhode ...
There are many different medications to help with pain. Drugs in the non-opioid group are non-habit-forming and can address pain in various areas of the body. Non-opioid pain medications provide ...
Fentanyl overdose deaths are surging among seniors, particularly in cases where the powerful opioid is mixed with stimulants ...
Kentucky overdose deaths fell 30.2% in 2024, marking a third year of decline. OUD costs Kentucky $95 billion, with 6% of GDP and $2 billion in public burden. Study shows LAI treatments with therapy ...