Trenton, NJ – A Bergen County physician accused of running a high-volume pill mill and trading opioid prescriptions for sexual favors has had his medical … Read more
CHICAGO, IL — Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve allegations it illegally filled millions of opioid prescriptions and … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has indicted 20 people on racketeering and drug charges in connection with an opioid mill operation in North … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A 21-year-old Santa Clarita man has been indicted for allegedly distributing protonitazene, a powerful synthetic opioid, leading to a fatal overdose earlier … Read more
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti joined community members on Saturday for the 7th Annual Opioid Awareness Walk, an event organized by the … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — A Bucks County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to trafficking counterfeit opioid pills advertised for use in films or music videos, according to the … Read more
BEL AIR, MD—The Office of the State Medical Examiner has determined that the death of Brittani Ugrotzi, a 33-year-old inmate at Harford County Detention Center … Read more
JERSEY CITY, NJ—At the 30th Angel of Hope Gala held on May 15 at the Liberty House, WWOR-TV/My9 was recognized with the Angel of Hope … Read more
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department … Read more
RINGOES, NJ—Prosecutor Robeson and Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office members participated in the 9th annual Hunterdon County Community Day this past Saturday. The event, held at … Read more
“The opioid epidemic continues to bring immeasurable destruction to communities and devastation to families who have endured the tragic loss of a loved one,” said … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, a 64-year-old physician from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been indicted on 29 counts in a superseding indictment for … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the conclusion of a significant investigation into opioid distribution and healthcare fraud at Spivack, Inc., formerly known as … Read more
LAS VEGAS, NV – In a significant legal development, United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon sentenced a Las Vegas resident to eight years in … Read more
‘Everybody Is Afraid’: Biden Opioid Office Run By ‘Prima Donna’ Who Has Staffers Running For The Exits, Report Alleges Will Kessler on February 17, 2024 … Read more
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims by U.S. health insurers and benefit … Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury today convicted an Arlington woman of illegally prescribing and distributing oxycodone pills, a controlled substance. According to court records … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. – United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, announced Monday that the federal government has reached an agreement with the Big Sandy Regional … Read more
‘Special Protection For Billionaires’? SCOTUS To Consider Settlement That Shields Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits Katelynn Richardson on December 3, 2023 The Supreme Court on … Read more
The Justice Department announced today that Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has agreed to offer treatment with any Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for opioid use … Read more
By Peter Henderson, Anna Tong and Trevor Hunnicutt SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Just blocks from where U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi … Read more
(Reuters) – Drugstore chain Rite Aid is the latest U.S. company to seek bankruptcy protection following pressure from lawsuits alleging that they helped fuel the … Read more
More Restaurants, Bars Stock Up On Fentanyl, Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug As Deaths Soar Jennie Taer on August 15, 2023 An increasing number of restaurants … Read more
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bankrupt drugmaker Endo International said on Wednesday the federal government’s opposition to its bankruptcy sale threatened to undo … Read more
(Reuters) – Drugmaker Mallinckrodt is talking to hedge funds about filing for bankruptcy and avoiding payments intended to help people addicted to opioids, the Wall … Read more
Gavin Newsom Scrambling To Revamp His Opioid Plan As Another Deadly Drug Washes Over California’s Streets Laurel Duggan on July 5, 2023 Democratic California Gov. … Read more
Sackler Family Agrees To Pay Billions In Exchange For Blanket Immunity For Purdue Pharma’s Role In Opioid Crisis Jason Cohen on May 31, 2023 The … Read more
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Alia Elsafy, a resident of North Arlington, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child on Thursday. The charges … Read more
By Sarah N. Lynch and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department announced on Tuesday the arrest of 288 suspects, as part of an … Read more
Medicaid expansion hasn’t helped the opioid crisis and could be “making it worse,” with 14 out of the 15 states with the highest overdose rates … Read more
Wisconsin County Sees 17 Opioid Overdose Deaths In Three Days Erinn Broadus on April 5, 2023 In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 17 people have overdosed and … Read more
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Opioid Antidote As Fentanyl Deaths Surge Jennie Taer on March 29, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Naloxone, an opioid … Read more
(Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator said on Tuesday its advisory panel will meet on Feb. 15 to review Emergent Biosolutions Inc’s over-the-counter (OTC) nasal … Read more
CAMDEN, N.J. – An opioid abuse treatment facility in Camden will pay a total of $3.15 million to resolve criminal and civil claims that it … Read more
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – The sprawling, five-year-long litigation over the U.S. opioid crisis appears to be entering its final phase with finalized agreements by … Read more
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and AbbVie Inc have finalized the terms of settlements worth more than $6.6 billion to resolve … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Walmart has agreed to settle a national lawsuit that alleges the company’s policy on opioid prescription drugs had part in the nation’s … Read more
Seattle – U.S. Attorney Nick Brown today highlighted Department of Justice grants awarded to Seattle and King County to assist with issues of opioid abuse … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. – United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Department … Read more
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will pay up to $523 million to New York State as part of a nationwide settlement of … Read more
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – The state of New Mexico on Tuesday urged a judge to hold Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc responsible for fueling the … Read more
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Americans are increasingly dying of drug addiction and overdose with a nearly 34% rise in deaths last year alone. This weekend, … Read more
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County physician pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for conspiring to illegally prescribe more than 120,000 opioid … Read more
Opioid Crisis Cost America $1.5 Trillion During Year Of Pandemic And Lockdowns Jennie Taer on September 28, 2022 The opioid crisis cost the country … Read more
BOSTON – As part of its response to the opioid crisis, United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins sent a letter to all skilled nursing facilities … Read more
DETROIT – A Dearborn doctor was sentenced to four years in federal prison based on his conviction for conspiring to distribute and distributing over 12,000 … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, and the Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville teamed up with other federal and local law enforcement agencies to focus on the opioid … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville teamed up with other federal and local law enforcement agencies to focus on the opioid … Read more
HARRISBURG (PRESS RELEASE) – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced his office has reached an agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Endo International and its … Read more