Tag Archives: Opioid

A study conducted by the University of Pittsburg found a significant drop in opioid-related ER visits after many states legalized Marijuana. The University studied the data of emergency visits in 29 states between the years 2011 through 2017. Four states in the study passed the use of recreational marijuana during that …

Hospitals are struggling with an overwhelming amount of overdose patients that are reportedly connected to the pandemic. According to NPR, patients dealing with drug-related conditions have visited hospitals more because of the lack of programs and resources they would usually receive if not for the pandemic lockdown. “All overdoses and …

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Walmart for its alleged role in the opioid crisis.  The Justice Department filed the civil complaint on Tuesday, claiming Walmart distributed controlled substances through its pharmacies, adding to the destructive opioid crisis in America. The company operates more than 5,000 pharmacies …

Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to contributing to the opioid epidemic that has led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people in the United States.  On Tuesday, Purdue Pharma, one of the leading OxyContin makers, pleaded guilty to three federal criminal charges related to its role in creating …

“Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help kids navigate life in America by talking about the opioid crisis. According to the Associated Press, Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of Karli, a bright green, yellow-haired friend of Elmo’s whose mother is fighting against addiction. “Sesame Street” …