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Walmart Sues Federal Government in Opioid Case

Walmart Sues Federal Government in Opioid Case

Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, asking a court to declare the company and its pharmacists were not responsible for improperly distributing opioid prescriptions. Read More

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Measure to Eliminate Criminal Penalties for Drug Use on the Ballot in Oregon

A measure that would decriminalize personal use of drugs including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine will be on the ballot in Oregon on November 3, The New York Times reports. Read More

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COVID May Be Making Opioid Treatment Less Accessible for Pregnant Women: Expert

The COVID-19 pandemic may be making it harder for pregnant women to receive treatment for opioid addiction, according to the author of a new report on opioid use in pregnancy. Read More

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Critics Say Trump Administration Made Serious Missteps in Addressing Opioid Crisis

The Trump Administration has made serious missteps in addressing the opioid crisis, several drug policy experts told NPR. Read More

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New Study Finds “Heat-Not-Burn” Cigarettes Can Be Harmful to Health

A new study suggests “heat-not-burn” tobacco products, often touted as a healthier replacement for cigarettes, may harm the heart. Read More

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