Opioids
Ten steps back, one step forward: Meditations on pain, uncertainty, and recovery - opinion
The pain after my recent bowel surgery was devastating. For weeks, nothing seemed to help, even while I was hospitalized and had access to the best drugs.
A new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
Five arrested in China-US joint operation targeting drug trafficking
Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster
Teva to pay $523m. to New York as it looks to move past opioid lawsuits
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will pay up to $523 million to New York State as part of a nationwide settlement of lawsuits alleging the company helped fuel the US opioid epidemic.
How can we stop the opioid crisis? It involves medical cannabis - study
90.6% of study participants found medical cannabis to be very or extremely helpful in treating their medical condition.
Deadly ‘rainbow fentanyl’ drug targets youth in 18 US states, DEA warns
The drug is brightly colored like candy, potentially a ploy to sell the dangerous drugs to children and young adults, the DEA said.
Israel's Teva pharmaceuticals company keeps selling to Russia despite sanctions
Teva CEO Kare Schultz said that despite sanctions, Teva still sells medications to Russia, because this is a humanitarian move. He also revealed that Teva donates medicines to Ukraine.
Israel's Teva Pharm to start paying US opioid settlement in 2023, says CEO
The US opioid crisis has caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths over the past two decades, including more than 80,000 in 2021 alone.
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens ordered to pay $650.6m. in Ohio in opioid case
The litigation has resulted in several nationwide settlements, including a $4.25 billion settlement with Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Israeli Teva reaches proposed $4.35 bln settlement of US opioid lawsuits
The US opioid crisis has caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths over the past two decades, including more than 80,000 in 2021 alone.
New approach offers hope to chronic pain patients
Deep-brain stimulation may offer an alternative to existing chronic pain treatments, according to UVA researchers who are embarking on a clinical trial.
Teva, Allergan reach $161.5 million opioid settlement with West Virginia
The agreement is the largest state-negotiated settlement in West Virginia history and consists of $134 million in cash plus the contribution of drugs used to treat opioid overdoses.
Medical cannabis shown to reduce pain in cancer patients - study
The peer-reviewed study found that for most cancer patients, pain levels improved significantly and other symptoms also decreased.
