After Crash, Focus Returns To Tiger Woods’ Past Substance Abuse
Jessica Sherer
Tiger Woods’ recent crash has brought attention to his past substance abuse and the need for ongoing treatment and support.
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Article Category: Opioids
Cychlorphine: A New Synthetic Opioid Threat
Jessica Sherer
Health officials are warning about cychlorphine, an emerging synthetic opioid linked to increasing overdose deaths in the US.
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New Law Expands Pharmacists’ Role In Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Kristen Fuller, MD
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 authorizes pharmacists to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid treatment.
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Seniors With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Substandard Care
Kristen Fuller, MD
Older adults are receiving substandard care for opioid use disorders, with more than 60% of Medicare enrollees getting subpar OUD treatment.
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FDA Moves To Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products
Jessica Sherer
This week, the FDA made an official request to classify over-the-counter products containing the opioid compound 7-OH as illegal substances.
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Philadelphia Settles $110M Opioid Lawsuit With Walgreens
Zachary Pottle
Walgreens has agreed to pay Philadelphia $110 million over claims that the company was negligent in its prescribing of opioid medications.
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FDA Urged To Rescind Approval Of Opioid Addiction Test
Zachary Pottle
A recent FDA approval of an opioid use disorder test has sparked criticism among the scientific community.
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Honolulu Now Requires Bars To Stock Naloxone
Jessica Sherer
Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk.
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Supreme Court Considers $6 Billion Deal That Would Protect Sackler Family
Zachary Pottle
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could overturn immunity granted to the Sackler family following a $6 billion settlement.
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