At least 50 people have died of an overdose associated with nitazenes. A lack of testing means the true number is likely ...

Arkansas will receive $44.5 million of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic.

A new study found that almost all plans in 40 states and Washington, DC covered at least one form of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, although certain restrictions and quantity limits ...

The epidemic of heroin abuse within the US has produced an influx of addicts requiring effective opioid substitution.

Arkasnas Attorney General Tim Griffin recently announced the results of the $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharmaand the Sackler family for their role in ...

The Kanawha County Commission has approved $250,000 from opioid settlement funding to help Family Care, a local organization.Family Care's goal is to expand the ...

Pierce County funds an extended detox program at MDC to combat opioid overdoses, allowing up to 10-day stays for better stabilization before long-term treatment.

Oregon Senate Bill 598 aims to make it easier for patients to choose non-opioid options for treating pain.

Forty-nine U.S. states have signed off on a $7 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma over its marketing of opioid drugs like its prescription Oxycodone. Local governments and individuals must also ...

The proportion of people seeking help for opiate use is falling, while there are increased needs for those with problems involving other substances, a report said. Public Health Scotland published a ...

Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.