Opioid Crisis
Opioids Are Killing More Than Twice as Many People as We Thought
Imprecise medical classifications have concealed that the opioid epidemic is somehow even worse than we thought.
Josh Hartnett Tackles the Opioid Crisis in 'Inherit the Viper'
The former teen heartthrob talked to VICE about his place in Hollywood and the devastating reality of America's opioid crisis.
This Year's Must-Have Wellness Accessory? Narcan Dupes
As the opioid crisis continues, the anti-overdose drug manufacturer has agreed to release its patent on Narcan's nasal spray device, allowing other companies to make their own.
Melania Tried to Talk to Bunch of Teens About the Opioid Crisis, and They Were Not About It
Watch a crowd of teens boo the first lady throughout her speech.
Saving Lives Is Dangerous in the Philippines' Bloody Drug War
As thousands have been killed in President Duterte's drug war, some government officials are learning to treat people who use drugs with empathy.
The Massive Opioid Trial Set to Start Today Just Took a Big Turn
Now there's only one defendant remaining in a test case meant to be the guide for future opioid litigation across the U.S.
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Why Purdue Pharma's Bankruptcy Won't Save the Sacklers, the Billionaire Family Behind OxyContin
Several states have already sued — or vowed to sue — the family directly.
The Sacklers Reportedly Stalled an Opioid Settlement Because They Don’t Want to Hand Over Their Own Cash
An email written by two attorneys general read: “The Sacklers refused to budge” if their personal wealth is involved.
America’s Jails Are Pretending the Opioid Crisis Doesn't Exist
Correctional facilities refuse to provide medically assisted treatment for opioid withdrawal and people are dying at alarming rates as a result.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 Million Over Opioid Crisis in Oklahoma
Johnson & Johnson was the first drugmaker to head to trial over the opioid epidemic.
Ohioans Have Lost More Than 1 Million Years of Life Due to the Opioid Crisis: Report
A new report made the discovery after analyzing overdose deaths from 2009-2018.
Heroin Overdose Parties Are a Dehumanizing Myth
“Narcan parties” are just another part of the narrative that vilifies people who use the drugs our nation has chosen to criminalize.
