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As a landmark federal opioid trial nears completion, West Virginia communities are demanding $2.5 billion in compensation. Drug firms say they acted responsibly in shipping millions of pills.
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Payouts will be spread over the next 18 years, with much of the funding going to help communities struggling with high rates of opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that overdose deaths last year increased nearly 30% across the country. In Florida, the rate increased more than 37%.
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The federal government has waived a law that required an in-person doctor's visit before patients could be prescribed drugs that quell withdrawal symptoms. That's a boon for patients, counselors say.
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On this Tuesday, April 14, episode of Sundial:Broward sheriff’s response to coronavirusBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is facing many challenges to…
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Broward County is devoting just over $2 million to help fund mental health and substance abuse programs.The initiative is meant to help young people and…
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Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options.
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Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
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The State Board of Education is poised to consider new rules next week, including a requirement that all public schools begin teaching students each...
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A bill aimed at making sure people with mental health and substance abuse disorders have access to early intervention and peer mentorship has...
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Last year saw 1,642 opioid overdoses treated in Broward County emergency rooms. And 85 percent of those cases were overdoses on heroin.That's compared to…
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After nearly 19 years of legal wrangling and funding battles, Broward County’s Addiction And Recovery Center, BARC, has moved to its new building in Fort…