Opioids and Opiates – Page 2

Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints

Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found.

By Katie Thomas and Jessica Silver-Greenberg

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Team Behind Starface Pimple Patches Takes On Fentanyl Test Strips

The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.

By Callie Holtermann

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How a Rural Maine County Jail Helped Prisoners Blunt Opioid Cravings

A sheriff fought to give prisoners addicted to opioids a shot that suppresses cravings for a month. Upon release, they were more likely to continue treatment.

By Jan Hoffman

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Sacklers Threatened with Lawsuits from States and Creditors for Purdue Pharma

Legal maneuverings followed a Supreme Court ruling last month that denied the Sackler family immunity from liability over its role in the opioid crisis.

By Jan Hoffman