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OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court on Monday
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield…
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Mexico’s arrest of cartel security boss was likely personal
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government thanked Mexico for arresting a hyper violent alleged Sinaloa cartel security chief, but according…
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OxyContin maker’s settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it’s up to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids…
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Opioid crisis: Fiery debate erupts in House of Commons over Liberals' safe supply policy
During Tuesday’s question period in the House of Commons, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sharply criticized the Liberal’s safe supply policy…
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US Senate leader raises trade and fentanyl at start of 1st congressional visit to China since 2019
SHANGHAI — A senior American lawmaker, leading the first congressional trip to China in four years, said Saturday that the…
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Dealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams
NEW YORK — A New York City drug dealer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for providing “The…
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Mexico shutters 23 pharmacies at Caribbean coast resorts after US warned of dangerous pill sales
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has shuttered 23 pharmacies at Caribbean coast resorts, six months after a research report warned that…
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GP closure leaves hundreds being treated for opioid addiction in limbo | ABC News
A leaked Queensland Health report has outlined the devastating potential fallout for patients struggling with opioid addiction, and the wider…
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Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder…
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