Bipartisan legislation aims to address the nitazine opioid gap.
Legislators Team Up to Combat Nitazen Two bipartisan lawmakers are uniting to tackle the issue of Nitazen, a dangerous new synthetic opioid that is contributing to a rise in overdose deaths. The Nitazen Control Act, spearheaded by Rep. Eugene Windman (D-VA) and Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), aims to address this issue by categorizing the drug as […]
CVS is unable to secure opioid coverage from AIG and Chubb, according to a Delaware court
CVS Health Not Entitled to Compensation for Opioid Claims CVS Health has been determined not to receive compensation from various American international groups or insurers, including Chubb. A decision from the Delaware Supreme Court established that the claims against CVS from the government, hospitals, doctors, and benefits plans were focused on economic losses, not on […]
Lesser-known synthetic opioid nitazene is up to 43 times deadlier than fentanyl, does not respond to Narcan, and is harming young Americans.
A couple of friends in Texas tragically lost their lives three months apart after consuming pills laced with a dangerous new synthetic opioid. Now, one mother is pleading with US officials to raise awareness about a drug that’s reported to be 43 times more lethal than fentanyl. This potent substance has been infiltrating the United […]
Lesser-known nitazenes opioid contributes to rising overdose fatalities across the country
Rising Concerns Over Nitazenes, Stronger Than Fentanyl In recent years, overdose deaths linked to lesser-known opioids, particularly nitazenes, have surged. Surprisingly, these substances are considered even more dangerous than fentanyl. Nitazenes, a synthetic opioid class, was engineered as a painkiller back in the 1950s. However, a report from the Inter-American Substance Abuse Control Committee (CICAD) […]
NOHO’s disturbing scene: Opioid clinic attracts users injecting drugs and overdosing in playgrounds of an upscale neighborhood
The scene resembling “Night of the Living Dead” played out near the renowned Angelica Film Center and a high-profile apartment in Noho. A nonprofit called Greenwich House, funded by taxpayers to the tune of $30 million, lies at the center of local controversy. Some residents argue that its approach doesn’t effectively help those struggling with […]
Concealed opioid issue: How a synthetic opioid is taking advantage of the debate over kratom in America
During my time as CDC Director, I saw how quickly new substances can disrupt our public health systems. I need to highlight a pressing issue today: a potent synthetic opioid masquerading as natural kratom. Having spent decades as a virologist studying how pathogens evolve, I see a similar trend with dangerous substances that learn to […]
Former McKinsey partner receives six-month prison sentence for hindering investigations into the opioid crisis.
Former McKinsey Partner Sentenced for Record Destruction A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for destroying records related to the company’s efforts to significantly boost sales of Purdue Pharma’s Oxycontin during the opioid epidemic. Martin Elling, 60, pleaded guilty in January to obstructing justice amid […]
Overdose Deaths in the US Decrease Significantly, Showing Improvement in the Opioid Crisis
Washington: According to new data released on Wednesday, drug overdose fatalities in the US saw a significant decrease in 2024, reaching their lowest levels in five years, which brings a glimmer of hope in the ongoing struggle against the opioid crisis. Approximately 80,391 individuals lost their lives to drug overdoses last year, marking a 27% […]
Ethics penalty for former aide linked to county’s struggling $105M opioid fund
A former key aide to ex-Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone has faced an ethical fine for applying for senior roles at a nonprofit that was hoping for substantial funding from the county she managed. Ryan Attard, who held the position of Chief of Staff under Bellone and represented the county’s Opioid Funding Selection Committee, submitted […]
Walgreens to pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, Justice Department says
Please see what you are clicking on foxbusiness.com. Walgreens agreed to pay up to $350 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and the company illegally buried millions of invalid prescriptions of opioids and other controlled substances, and asked for payment of many of the invalid prescriptions from Medicare and […]