Relaxed Opioid Restrictions Need to Stay As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, another crisis in the United States is most likely going to get worse. The opioid epidemic has been greatly impacted, making it harder for people addicted to opioids to get treatment. Opioid treatment is usually done in person, so social distancing and restricted access […]
The Opioid Epidemic is Still a Large Problem in the United States
COVID-19 is Fueling the Opioid Crisis
COVID-19 is Fueling the Opioid Crisis Despite everything happening, the opioid crisis is continuing to rage on. It has become even more troublesome because different treatment options might not be available. Doctors have had to reduce their hours, practice telemedicine, or even close their offices to protect themselves and their patients. Methadone patients have especially been hit […]
The FDA Failed to Protect People from Opioids
The FDA Failed to Protect People from Opioids The Food and Drug Administration failed to properly police one of its programs that tries to reduce the number of opioids being prescribed. This occurred while opioids became a larger and larger problem for people around the country. The program, which started in 2011, helped to pay […]
Attorney General of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro is Suing Sackler Family
Attorney General of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro is Suing Sackler Family Josh Shapiro, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, is suing Purdue Pharma’s owner, the Sackler family. In a statement, Shapiro said that the Sackler family only cares about keeping the dirty money it received by filling up the state with OxyContin. He also said the family […]