The opioid crisis has resulted in over 600,000 needless deaths. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmgeOzXEkmQ Who is to blame? Many say the Sackler family, who took in billions in profits from drug sales through their company Perdue Pharma. The Supreme Court is now weighing in on that. In August, SCOTUS blocked a $6 …
Read More »Poisoned: America's Fentanyl Crisis l ABCNL
In part two of Poisoned: America’s Fentanyl Crisis series, ABC News’ Bob Woodruff travels to West Virginia and follows one EMS team overwhelmed by fentanyl overdoses, and doctors who feel responsible. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to …
Read More »Poisoned: America's Fentanyl Crisis | ABCNL
In part one of a series, ABC News’ Bob Woodruff examines how the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is devastating cities across America, and what one city is doing to respond to the epidemic. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM …
Read More »The Rundown: Top headlines today: March 10, 2022
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc #ABCNLPrime #COVID …
Read More »Congresswoman and son co-author book on opioid addiction, journey to sobriety
Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., and her son’s struggle with opioid addiction and the road to recovery in their new book, “Under Our Roof: A Son’s Battle for Recovery, a Mother’s Battle for Her Son.” Original source (ABC/Youtube)
Read More »Ohio doctor faces 25 counts of murder after fatal opioid overdoses
Dr. William Husel is accused of intentionally causing fatal overdoses, and has had his medical license suspended. He has denied the allegations. source
Read More »Opioid trial reaches settlement l ABC News
Four out of the five companies involved in the federal opioid trial in Ohio have reached a $260 million settlement. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/32Md0OM #ABCNews source
Read More »Landmark opioid case settled before trial: Report
FOX Business’ Grady Trimble breaks down the opioid case settlement against drug makers marketing opioids, causing epidemic. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the …
Read More »Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy after tentative settlement
Morning Business Outlook: Purdue Pharma files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reaching a tentative settlement over its alleged role in the opioid epidemic; thousands of United Auto Workers members walk out on General Motors after contract talks break down. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering …
Read More »Addiction 101: How opioids, cocaine, other drugs rewire the brain 🧠| Just The FAQs
Whether it’s cocaine, vaping or even your phone, addiction can alter your brain without you even being aware. RELATED: https://youtu.be/oLFnLhCcgFw Addiction is a disease that can and does affect people of all walks of life. It all starts by doing a drug or drinking and cements itself by rewiring your …
Read More »Purdue Pharma offers to settle opioid lawsuits: Report | ABC News
A source told ABC News the pharmaceutical company is offering a multi-billion-dollar package to end lawsuits over its role in the opioid epidemic. #ABCNews #PurduePharma #Opioid #Oxycontin #Sackler source
Read More »OxyContin maker facing over 2,000 opioid death-related lawsuits hints at settlements l ABC News
Purdue Pharma, which manufactures the opioid drug, said in a statement that while it is prepared to defend itself in court, “it sees little good coming from years of wasteful litigation and appeals.” #ABCNews #PurduePharma #OxyContin source
Read More »President Trump announces grants for State Opioid Response
President Trump participates in the announcement of State Opioid Response grants. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October …
Read More »Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $572M in opioid case
A judge in Oklahoma ruled in the landmark case that the corporate giant had helped fuel opioid addictions in the state. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2HtsS0h #ABCNews #News #Opioid #WNT #JohnsonJohnson source
Read More »One Nation Overdosed: Utah’s Children At Center Of Opioid Crisis | NBC Nightly New
In Utah, a recent study of umbilical cords showed that nearly five percent of babies born in the state are born addicted to opioids at birth. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here …
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