Maker of OxyContin Reaches $270M Settlement in Oklahoma
Nearly $200 million will go toward establishing the National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment at Oklahoma State University.
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US Health Chief Says Overdose Deaths Leveling Off
The health chief says toward the end of last year and through the beginning of this year, the number of deaths “has begun to plateau.”
Melania Trump Visits Babies, Moms Affected by Opioid Crisis
Mrs. Trump spoke briefly at a conference at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on newborns who have been exposed to opioids while in the womb.
Trump Wants Federal Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
Trump said he's directing Sessions to file a separate lawsuit, rather than joining existing lawsuits filed by states affected by the spread of the often-lethal, highly-addictive drugs.
Flyers Found on Texas Police Cars Test Negative for Fentanyl
One officer reportedly became ill after coming into contact with a paper printed with information from a group alleging covert government mind-control operations.
Two New Studies Suggest Opioid Prescriptions Drop in States with Legalized Marijuana
The findings run counter to political arguments against legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers Part of Trump Opioid Plan
President Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law.
FDA Warns of Injury, Death With Herbal Supplement Kratom
The Food and Drug Administration is blocking shipments of kratom, which is touted as an alternative to opioid painkillers, but has been linked to 36 deaths.
Police Chief Warns of Fentanyl Overdose Risk from Residue on Shopping Carts?
The likelihood of such a scenario is scientifically dubious and the law enforcement agency that made the claim has walked it back.
Will Legalizing Marijuana Exacerbate the United States’ Opioid Epidemic?
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested that the Trump administration will likely enforce federal marijuana prohibition, citing America’s opioid crisis as a reason to do so — a claim that is inconsistent with available scientific data.
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Is This a Photograph of Mitch McConnell’s Bruised and Discolored Hands?
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell became a topic of speculation after photographs seemingly showed his hands looking bruised and discolored.
How Did Hunter Biden’s Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?
News reports identified the hard drive's source as a computer repair shop owner in Delaware.
Did Obama Admin Build Cages That House Immigrant Children at U.S.-Mexico Border?
While under scrutiny for treatment of migrants, the Trump administration has been shifting blame to its predecessor.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
Did Kamala Harris Have an Extramarital Affair with Willie Brown That Boosted Her Career?
Harris long ago distanced herself from the relationship.