opioids

6:00am Jan 24, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Crime

Forsyth County Sheriff Reflects On First Year In Office, Lays Out Plans

by Keri Brown

It’s been a year since Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough was sworn into office. He’s the first black person to hold the position in the county’s 170-year history.

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Catie Dull / NPR

5:26pm Jan 13, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

The Kratom Debate: Helpful Herb Or Dangerous Drug?

by Lesley McClurg

Some people struggling with opioid addiction who switched to kratom swear the herb salvaged their lives. But federal agencies and the brother of a man who died from his kratom use warn of its risks.

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4:39pm Jan 13, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Congressional Hearing Includes What NC Is Doing To Combat Opioid Crisis

by Bethany Chafin

This story has been updated from a previous version.

A congressional hearing Tuesday morning highlighted what North Carolina is doing to combat the opioid crisis.
Johnathon Kelso

4:29pm Jan 02, 2020

Science Science Health & Safety

Effort To Control Opioids In An ER Leaves Some Sickle Cell Patients In Pain

by Sam Whitehead

People with sickle cell disease aren't fueling the opioid crisis, research shows. Yet some ER doctors still treat patients seeking relief for agonizing sickle cell crises as potential addicts.

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Eric Baradat / AFP via Getty Images

1:47pm Dec 26, 2019

National National

In 2019, The Legal Fight Over Opioids Unraveled Into Confusion And Infighting

by Brian Mann

This was meant to be the year we answered a big question about the deadly opioid epidemic: Will drug companies that make and sell prescription pain medications be held liable? That clarity never came.
Steven Senne / AP

1:41pm Dec 17, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Sacklers Withdrew Nearly $11 Billion From Purdue As Opioid Crisis Mounted

by Colin Dwyer

According to a court filing Monday, the family pulled about $10.7 billion from Purdue since 2008 — ramping up withdrawals even after executives pleaded guilty to misleading regulators about OxyContin.
Patrick Semansky / AP

6:50pm Dec 12, 2019

Sports Sports National

Major League Baseball Drops Marijuana, Adds Opioids, Cocaine To 'Drugs Of Abuse' List

by Paolo Zialcita

The changes follow the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found with opioids and alcohol in his system.
8:17am Dec 02, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

'Raise The Age' Among New NC Laws Now In Effect

by Associated Press

Significant changes to North Carolina's justice system for young offenders and sex-related offenses begin this weekend.
Jovelle Tamayo for NPR

6:23am Nov 26, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe

by Jon Hamilton

One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.

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6:27pm Nov 22, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

by Blake Farmer

The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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Chris Landsberger / The Oklahoman

4:55pm Nov 15, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Oklahoma Judge Shaves $107 Million Off Opioid Decision Against Johnson & Johnson

The new number from Judge Thad Balkman comes nearly three months after he ordered the drugmaker to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis. Both sides had questioned that sum.
Jessica Tezak for NPR

10:22am Nov 11, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

Meditation Reduced The Opioid Dose She Needs To Ease Chronic Pain By 75%

by Allison Aubrey

For some patients in pain, opioids are still part of the long-term solution, doctors say. But by adding meditation, hypnosis or other treatments, the opioid dose can be reduced.

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