opioids

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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7:02am Nov 05, 2019

World News World News Books Economy Health & Safety

The Opium Cycle

by Darian Woods

There is a pattern that has repeated itself throughout the history of the opium trade.
Samantha Reinders for NPR

7:53pm Oct 22, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

A Gambian Nurse Fights Pain Without Pills

by Jason Beaubien

As the U.S. grapples with the opioid crisis, pain medication is in short supply in some other parts of the world. One nurse in the Gambia explains how she addresses pain with tools other than drugs.

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8:11am Oct 18, 2019

Crime Crime

Guilford Judge Died From Heroin, Fentanyl Intoxication

by Paul Garber

Autopsy results indicate that a prominent Guilford County judge died from an opioid overdose.
John Moore / Getty Images

5:58pm Oct 15, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Your Guide To The Massive (And Massively Complex) Opioid Litigation

by Colin Dwyer

The largest-ever federal action related to the U.S. opioid crisis is on the cusp of its first trial next week — and it's complicated. So here's a brief(ish) explainer breaking it all down.
Douglas Sacha / Getty Images

5:30pm Oct 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Don't Force Patients Off Opioids Abruptly, New Guidelines Say, Warning Of Severe Risks

Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
5:00pm Oct 02, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Doctor Gets 40 Years In Opioid Case

by Paul Garber

An area doctor convicted of illegally prescribing opioids has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Samantha Reinders for NPR

10:36pm Sep 27, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

A Place Where The Opioid Problem Is Upside Down

by Jason Beaubien

While the opioid problem in the U.S. is about too many opioids, in some countries there are few options for treating or controlling pain.

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