The Latest Breaking News from Opioids

The life-saving drug stops opioid overdoses as they happen, restoring breathing and preventing death. Why did it take so long for the FDA to expand its use?

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning on Mar. 21, 2023, about an increase in trafficking of fentanyl adulterated with xylazine, which can increase the risk of overdosing on an already deadly drug. Xylazine is increasingly appearing within the U.S. supply of illicit opioids like fentanyl and heroin. The…

The United States loses thousands of people every year from drug overdoses and drug poisonings. Most of those deaths are related to the use of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. On the other hand, thousands of Mexicans die at the hands of drug cartels using guns trafficked from the U.S.…

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain.

The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover.

The Justice Department accused the pharmacy giant of ignoring red flags when prescribing opioids

DoJ alleges pharmacy chain knowingly filled prescriptions that were ‘medically unnecessary’, including opioids

McKesson took a drubbing for its role in shipping obscene quantities of opioids to the most addicted corners of America.

For years, the FDA has defended its efforts to intercept prescription drugs coming from abroad by mail as necessary to keep out dangerous opioids, including fentanyl.

Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

New figures were published by NHS England.