Kratom group claims Ole Miss student fatalities linked to synthetic opioids
In the wake of an investigation into the tragic deaths of two Ole Miss students, voices from the kratom industry are emerging to challenge how the substance has been represented. Court filings reveal that Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, were found deceased on September 21 at different sites. Initially, reports indicated that “packaged […]
Republican senators propose legislation aimed at nitazenes synthetic opioids.
New Legislative Initiative to Address Nitazene Threat Three Republican senators are stepping forward with a new coordinated effort to tackle nitazene, a synthetic opioid that’s starting to emerge as a potential crisis similar to fentanyl. Although it hasn’t yet entered mainstream awareness, both law enforcement and health officials are increasingly concerned about its risks. Sens. […]
Republican responds to accusation of causing tens of thousands of deaths through opioids
New Jersey Gubernatorial Election Heats Up In the final stretch of a highly chaotic gubernatorial race in New Jersey, Republican Jack Ciatarelli’s campaign leveled serious accusations against his Democratic rival, Rep. Mikie Sherrill. They claimed she was advancing unfounded assertions that he was responsible for “murdering tens of thousands of people.” Sherrill, in turn, alleged […]
Sherrill alleges that Ciattarelli spent millions to promote false information about opioids.
Sherrill Accuses Ciatarelli of Profiting from Opioid Crisis During Debate In a heated exchange during Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate, New Jersey candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill confronted her Republican challenger, Jack Ciatarelli, alleging that he benefited personally from the opioid epidemic. “My opponent seems to enjoy discussing his business acumen, but I wonder how much New […]
Whiskey, tobacco, and painkillers: The VA has the potential to be a health system without opioids
The time for the Department of Veterans Affairs to move away from opioids is now. When I began practicing medicine with the VA, it was not unusual to see prescriptions for alcoholic beverages granted to veterans. Many hospitals openly included whiskey, wine, and beer on their lists to “enhance patient comfort.” Benzodiazepines were standard for […]
The U.S. is unprepared to fight against nitazene synthetic opioids, according to a DEA agent.
The U.S. is reportedly “behind the curve” in dealing with a new synthetic drug that is even more lethal than fentanyl and doesn’t respond to Narcan, as warned by DEA agents. As U.S. and Chinese authorities intensify their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, some drug manufacturers, driven by profit motives, have pivoted towards creating […]
McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis | Opioids crisis
McKinsey & Co. is in the final stages of negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve a U.S. criminal investigation into the consulting firm's work that helped boost sales for opioid manufacturers that are said to have contributed to a deadly addiction epidemic. Officials have revealed that there are. McKinsey & Co. is in talks […]