Another November brings another report by the state Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, a group of experts brought together to recommend how New York State should allocate the hundreds of ...

publicly accessible units that house essential tools for emergency overdose response, including naloxone nasal spray (Narcan), CPR face shields, gloves, and usage instructions. "With the opioid ...

First responders in Clark County can now administer a medication to treat opioid-use disorder through a statewide pilot program. The Washington State Department of Health has partnered with ...

Fritz died last month at 60 years old, and now Wolfe, 60, is reflecting on their decadeslong friendship and Fritz’s private battle with opioid addiction. “Here’s the deal,” Wolfe told ...

Oregon will receive up to $40 million for opioid abatement, with payments anticipated to begin early next year. In addition, Kroger has agreed to injunctive relief that requires its pharmacies ...

As part of the broader fight against opioid abuse, it could be another useful tool to reduce the number of deaths and prevent more individuals from becoming addicted in the first place.

The opioid and overdose crisis is a national tragedy ... Governments must also accurately design requests for proposals, ensure efficient procurement systems, evaluate programs effectively ...

In 2022, Walmart paid $3.1 billion to settle nationwide lawsuits regarding opioid prescriptions. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

SAN DIEGO — Two new addiction treatment clinics are opening in San Diego County this week, offering hope to those struggling with opioid addiction ... is just one tool we use amongst all ...

adding to a years-long saga of opioid-crisis lawsuits. The settlement doesn’t include any admission of liability and is subject to court approval, the retailer said in a Securities and Exchange ...

And people with opioid use disorder who were taking the medications had a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose. The findings appear this week in the journal Addiction. The impact that these ...