Trump’s FDA Advocates for ‘Gas Station’ Opioid to Be Included in DEA’s Drug Schedule
FDA Moves to Classify Kratom Derivative as Controlled Substance Washington – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally requested that a well-known derivative of Kratom be classified as a controlled substance. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the use of 7-hydroxymitraginine, or 7-OH, which is derived from the […]
Chairman Rex Reynolds: Alabama’s statewide opioid strategy aims to reduce addiction, aid recovery, and support veterans
For the last three years, Alabama has been receiving funds from federal settlements with major pharmaceutical companies, totaling over $300 million so far. I think this amount will keep increasing as time goes on. These funds are part of the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund, which has been designated by Congress. In 2022, Congress set up […]
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Reach $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement
The Connecticut attorney general announced Thursday that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with victims of the opioid crisis and a bipartisan coalition of 15 states. Purdue, which is owned by the Sacklers, previously reached a $6 billion settlement with the victims, but the Supreme Court called the terms […]
Coconino County rolls out vending machine with free opioid overdose-reversal drugs
A new vending machine outside Flagstaff Medical Center's emergency department is selling free opioid overdose medication. This is part of a growing trend across the country. The machine delivers drugs like Narcan and naloxone, which can potentially save lives in the event of an overdose. This is the second such machine in Flagstaff, after officials […]
Opioid Crisis Escalates In Florida After Police Discover Drug 50 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl
Florida authorities have found a drug 50 times stronger than fentanyl circulating in the state, Newsweek reported. Palm Beach County police found N-desethylisotonitazene (ISO), a synthetic opioid up to 50 times more potent than fentanyl. NewsweekThe discovery was made during a search by the West Palm Beach Police Department's Organized Crime Unit, which led to […]
Maricopa County attorney wants clarity if opioid settlement funds are subject to spending cap
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is seeking a legal opinion to argue whether the county is subject to spending limits on the opioid settlement funds it currently receives. Mitchell asked for an official statement on the matter. On July 8, Democratic Attorney General Chris Mays issued a statement. Maricopa County filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical […]
How California local governments are using opioid settlement payouts
Sacramento — Sonia Verdugo, whose husband died of an opioid overdose last year, regularly delivers medical supplies to drug users living and dying on the streets of Los Angeles and advocates for policies to address drug addiction and homelessness at Los Angeles City Hall. But Verdugo didn't know that hundreds of millions of dollars flow […]
Dobson: Dick Brewbaker shamefully ‘downplayed’ Alabama’s opioid crisis
Carolyn Dobson, Republican candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, is calling attention to the comments of her opponent, former state senator Dick Brewbaker, in the April 16 runoff election. Her campaign said Brewbaker has tended to “downplay” Alabama's opioid crisis. A series of comments Currently in office. “After 20 years in Congress, Dick Brewbaker, like […]
Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Shielding Sackler Family From Lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bankruptcy settlement for opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma that would have given the Sackler family immunity from lawsuits over their role in the opioid crisis. Under the settlement, the Sacklers agreed to provide $6 billion to address the opioid crisis as part of the terms approved by the U.S. […]
Alabama opioid settlement commission announces statewide investment plan
The state board announced a plan to invest funds Alabama will receive from the national opioid settlement, with an emphasis on treatment, recovery and prevention. The Alabama Opioid Settlement Fund Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. Rex Reynolds and Sen. Garlan Gudger, held four hearings following the 2023 Regular Session. During the 2024 Regular Session, the […]
