As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
Category: Drug Abuse and Traffic
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Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?
As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
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What the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear the Purdue Pharma Case Means
A federal appeals court had signed off on a deal that would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from lawsuits in exchange for billions for those harmed by the opioid epidemic.
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‘American Pain’ Review: When the Pills and the Money Kept On Flowing
Darren Foster’s documentary offers an energetic profile of twin brothers who operated a slick drug trafficking operation in South Florida.
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The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans
Drug dealers are mixing xylazine, an animal tranquilizer relied on by veterinarians, into fentanyl, with deadly results. But controlling it is tricky.
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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’
The New York Times – Travel:In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”
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F.D.A. Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales
The New York Times – Business:The nasal spray reverses opioid overdoses and public health officials hope that making it more widely available could save lives and reduce the nation’s high rates of drug fatalities.
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Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles
The New York Times – Business:The Food and Drug Administration is expected this week to allow the overdose-reversal medication to be sold without a prescription, a step toward making it a common emergency tool.
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Tom Sizemore, Intense Actor With a Troubled Life, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Movies:He earned praise for his work in films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “Black Hawk Down.” He also served prison time for drug possession and domestic abuse.
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Opioid Distributors Cleared of Liability to Georgia Families Ravaged by Addiction
The New York Times – Business:The case illustrates the enormous challenges that victims of the opioid crisis have had in getting compensation from the pharmaceutical industry, despite its pledge of billions of dollars to state and local governments.
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Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the FDA Conclude
The New York Times – Business:The overdose reversal drug has been administered mostly by emergency responders and outreach workers. If the agency approves a nonprescription version, it could become as easily available as aspirin.
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Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The New York Times – Travel:The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.