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CDC Releases New Opioid Prescription Guidelines

Emily Murray February 11, 2022

After much criticism for previous guidelines, the CDC has proposed new recommendations for prescribing Opioids for pain relief.

Emily Murray November 12, 2021

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed the verdict of a 2019 Opioid lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson.

Emily Murray September 9, 2021

Actor Michael K. Williams, who was found dead on Monday, was alway open about his addiction struggles to try and help others.

Emily Murray August 27, 2021

The direct benefits the Taliban receives from Afghanistan's opium production raises concerns about the future of the Opioid crisis.

Krystina Murray August 11, 2021

Its been 50 years since the start of the War on Drugs campaign, and some communities were negatively impacted by the campaign.

Hayley Hudson March 25, 2021

In a new documentary series, award winning popstar Demi Lovato gives details on her addiction, overdose, and recovery.

Krystina Murray January 28, 2021

2020 is the deadliest year in drug history, with declining mental health due to COVID-19 encouraging more substance abuse to occur.

Suzette Gomez January 27, 2021

On January 22, 2021, Asian "El Chapo" (Tse Chi Lop) was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport by Dutch police.

Suzette Gomez December 4, 2020

Opioid-related overdoses have climbed up 137% from 2019 to 2020. By April of this year, drug overdose deaths were up 11.4%.