Opioids Crisis in the News
McKesson, Drug Distribution Giant, Settles Lawsuit Over Opioids in West Virginia
U.S. brings first criminal case against major drug distributor over opioids
For First Time, Pharmaceutical Distributor Faces Federal Criminal Charges Over Opioid Crisis
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"I’m breaking the cycle that has basically destroyed the lives of generations in my family," Curtis said. "Getting sober remains my single greatest accomplishment ... bigger than my husband, bigger than both of my children and bigger than any work, success, failure. Anything." - Jamie Lee Curtis (Actress)
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“If I can do it, anyone can,” said Tyler. “There are 12-step programs out there that save people’s lives day after day, even if it’s a minute at a time and someone’s feeling like they want to use.” Trying to stop using opiates alone is difficult and dangerous, and anyone who thinks they may have a problem with opiates should seek professional opiate addiction treatment." - Steven Tyler (Singer)
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The Centers for Disease Control stated recently “We now know that overdoses from prescription opioid pain relievers are a driving factor in the 15-year increase in opioid overdose deaths. Since 1999, the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S. nearly quadrupled, yet there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report.”
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