Opioid

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College students want to help during an opioid overdose but don’t know how

U.S. college students can recognize signs of an opioid overdose and want to help when they witness one. But many…

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Science

Two medicines for opioid addiction also help with compulsive gambling

Treating gambling addiction is currently limited to just talking therapies Joerg Boethling / Alamy Two medicines usually given to people…

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Business

McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…

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Science

New data identifies trends in accidental opioid overdoses in children

The US saw a 22% decline in rates of prescription-opioid overdose related emergency department (ED) visits in children 17 and…

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Business

Rite Aid brokers deal to transfer ownership to creditors, settle some opioid lawsuits

Spencer Platt Bankrupt drug store chain Rite Aid (OTC:RADCQ) has reached preliminary agreements with its senior bondholders to move ownership…

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CBD

Portugal’s Opioid Strategy Offers Hope For the U.S. Crisis.

Portugal’s unique strategy in addressing its opioid crisis through decriminalization and a focus on healthcare and social services has led…

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CBD

Study Links Opioid Treatment to Increased Fall Risks in Seniors

A comprehensive study involving 3.2 million individuals initiating prescription opioid treatment has revealed a significant association between opioid use and…

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CBD

Protonitazepyne: The New Synthetic Opioid Menace in Quebec

Public health officials in the Quebec City region have issued a warning about a synthetic opioid, protonitazepyne, which is 25…

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CBD

Oregon Reconsiders Drug Decriminalization Amid Opioid Crisis

In response to the escalating opioid crisis and public pressure, Oregon is re-thinking the decriminalization of small-scale drug possession. The…

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Science

U.S. opioid deaths are out of control. Can safe injection sites help?

Citations A. Chalfin, et al. Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City. JAMA Network Open. Vol. 6.…

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