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Drug Overdoses Contribute To Rise In Midlife Mortality In Ohio River Valley
Life expectancy in the U.S. has taken a significant downward turn. This is especially true in Ohio and West Virginia, which have the highest rates of overdose deaths among people ages 25 to 64. -
Sacklers Withdrew Nearly $11 Billion From Purdue As Opioid Crisis Mounted
According to a court filing Monday, the family pulled some $10.7 billion from Purdue since 2008 — ramping up withdrawals even after executives pleaded guilty to misleading regulators about OxyContin. -
Purdue Pharma’s Foreign Affiliate Now Selling Overdose Cure
The same pharmaceutical empire that manufactured OxyContin is now selling an antidote for opioid overdoses through its international affiliate. -
Major League Baseball Drops Marijuana, Adds Opioids, Cocaine To 'Drugs Of Abuse' List
The changes follow the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found with opioids and alcohol in his system. -
Purdue’s OxyContin Leaving Trail Of Overdose Deaths, AGs Say
Thousands of people prescribed Purdue Pharma opioids like OxyContin will die of overdoses while the company pursues bankruptcy as part of a court settlement with states, Maura Healey and other attorneys general contend. -
Regional News: New Hampshire Mortality, Creative Solutions for Cape Labor Shortage And Another Rhode Island Christmas Tree Controversy
Under the Radar's Regional News contributors return to give us the scoop on the latest New England stories you need to know. -
'A New Start' — In Recovery And Learning To Make Musical Instruments In Appalachia
In a region ravaged by job loss and addiction, a musical tradition provides a lifeline for people in recovery. -
Tufts University Severs Ties With Sacklers, The Family Behind OxyContin
Tufts University is cutting ties with the billionaire family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. -
US Judge Partially Overturns Conviction Of Opioid Maker Insys Founder, Executives
A federal judge overturned a part of the conviction of Insys Therapeutics Inc. Founder John Kapoor and three former executives accused of bribing doctors to prescribe an addictive opioid. -
Year-to-Date Opioid OD Deaths Down 6 Percent
The rate of deaths due to opioid overdoses is slowing in Massachusetts, but still nearly 1,500 people died of an overdose in Massachusetts through the first nine months of the year, the state announced Monday.
