August 27, 2019 US drug czar James Carroll calls out drug companies for role in opioid crisis Following the landmark ruling in Oklahoma on Monday against Johnson and Johnson that found the company responsible for helping fuel the opioid epidemic, U.S. drug czar James Carroll called out drugmakers for their role as "one of the factors into the start of the crisis."
August 27, 2019 OxyContin maker negotiating $10 to 12 billion opioid settlement with state, local governments: report The maker of OxyContin—Purdue Pharma, which is owned by members of the Sackler Family--- is reportedly offering a $10 to $12 billion payout to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits brought by state, local and tribal governments that allege the company is responsible for the nationwide opioid crisis.
August 26, 2019 Oklahoma judge rules against Johnson & Johnson, orders $572M payment An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis and ordered the consumer products giant to pay $572 million to clean up the problem.
August 23, 2019 Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: California homeless crisis has exploded because THIS is missing Reducing criminal penalties has increased homelessness, fraud, theft and illegal drug use.
August 15, 2019 Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth split gets ugly with drug, partying and cheating allegations: report Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's "amicable" split has turned nasty, with drug use and infidelity accusations flying.
August 14, 2019 Tennessee couple's meth addiction, recovery photos go viral: 'It gets better' He posted them as part of the #CleanChallenge
August 9, 2019 'Multiple' Minnesota counties affected by hep A outbreak; officials say drug users, homeless hit hardest At least nine counties in Minnesota are experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak, state health officials announced this week.
July 29, 2019 Milwaukee County reports 14 probable overdose deaths in 4 days Three of the 12 fatalities occurred in less than one hour on Sunday.
July 28, 2019 Amy Winehouse's ex files $1 million claim on late singer's estate The shameless junkie ex-husband of Amy Winehouse is making a $1.4 million legal claim on her estate — eight years after her death.
July 24, 2019 Teens more likely to try illegal drugs in summer, study finds First-time drug users may be unfamiliar with the drugs' effects, which may put these individuals at higher risk of harm, the authors said.
