opioid crisis
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'The contradiction of the educated class'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US overdose deaths fell in 2023, still topped 100k
Speed Read New CDC data shows drug overdose deaths dropped for the first time in five years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Tianeptine: why lawmakers fear a new kind of opioid
The explainer The drug is sold over the counter. And is highly addictive.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Does decriminalising drugs really work?
Today's Big Question Oregon experiment labelled a 'disaster' but advocates say time is needed to embed reforms after 50 years of the war on drugs
By The Week UK Published
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The next Supreme Court case could spell the end of Purdue Pharma
Talking Point The court is weighing in on a potential settlement involving the long-maligned company
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How polysubstance abuse is worsening the American opioid crisis
The Explainer Studies are showing that more Americans are struggling with dependency on multiple substances.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Single people are ignored by politicians'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Walgreens to pay San Francisco $230M for its role in opioid epidemic
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By Justin Klawans Published
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FDA approves overdose drug Narcan as 1st over-the-counter opioid treatment
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By Peter Weber Published
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FDA advisers recommend making Narcan available over the counter
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Justice Department sues one of the largest drug distributors in the U.S.
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion for allegedly contributing to opioid crisis
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Major pharmacy companies agree to settle in nationwide opioid cases
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By Devika Rao Published
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