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Walmart has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice over allegations its pharmacies fueled the opioid crisis by failing to properly monitor prescriptions. While the retail giant didn't admit liability and called the settlement amount "immaterial," the agreement marks progress in holding companies accountable for America's devastating opioid epidemic.
Scientists have developed the first brain-targeted gene therapy that stops chronic pain without addiction risk, offering hope to 50 million Americans. Early tests show it works like morphine but skips the dangerous side effects that fuel the opioid crisis.
A new residential treatment center in Norfolk just added 16 badly needed beds for people fighting addiction, filling a critical gap in a city with some of the region's highest overdose rates. The facility means local residents won't have to wait months or travel across the state to get the structured care that saves lives.
Scientists developed a synthetic opioid that relieves pain like morphine but appears less addictive in early testing. The breakthrough could offer hope for millions struggling with chronic pain without the devastating risk of addiction.
States that legalized recreational cannabis saw daily opioid use drop by up to 11 percentage points among people who inject drugs. The finding suggests safer alternatives can help reduce dependence on dangerous substances.
New research from Notre Dame reveals that 43% of opioid deaths between 1995 and 2015 could have been prevented if doctors hadn't dramatically changed their prescribing practices. The findings are now helping reshape how medical schools teach future doctors about pain management.
California just made it dramatically easier for people struggling with opioid addiction to get help the same day they ask for it. The new CA Bridge Connect hotline connects callers directly to treatment navigators who can prescribe medication and coordinate care within hours.
A person in crisis called police for help, and officers responded with patience that ended in voluntary cooperation and hospital care. No one was hurt, and no charges were filed.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a new compound that reduces opioid addiction in rats without the side effects or stigma of current treatments. The breakthrough could offer millions of people struggling with addiction a path to recovery that doesn't involve replacing one opioid with another.
A Pennsylvania nonprofit just trained 50 volunteers to respond to suicide crisis texts, becoming only the fourth center in the state to handle both calls and texts. The move could save lives in a state where fewer than 1 in 5 crisis texts get answered.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough opioid painkiller that relieves pain as effectively as traditional drugs but without causing addiction, respiratory failure, or other dangerous side effects. The discovery could transform pain treatment and help end the opioid crisis.
A long-delayed mental health crisis center in Cuyahoga County is moving forward after officials reached a major funding agreement. The facility will provide a dedicated walk-in center for 20,000 annual behavioral health emergencies currently overwhelming local ERs.
Salem city councilors just unanimously approved $250,000 to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that combines housing with comprehensive addiction recovery support. The program will help people battling opioid addiction rebuild their lives with mental health care, job training, and stable housing all in one place.
A South Carolina city councilman who overcame opioid addiction two decades ago is now directing millions in settlement funds to help others find the treatment he once struggled to access. Florence is using pharmaceutical settlement money to expand local recovery resources and train police to respond with compassion instead of handcuffs.
When someone in Oklahoma City has a mental health emergency, they now get a counselor instead of just a police officer. In its first year, this new crisis response team has helped more than 5,000 people.
A groundbreaking pain medication that doesn't rely on opioids or traditional painkillers just cleared a major hurdle with Canadian health regulators. If approved, suzetrigine would be the first new class of acute pain treatment available in Canada in 20 years.
After last year's severe water shortage, Bengaluru's water board is placing mini tanks in neighborhoods and sending engineers into the field to prevent another summer crisis. The proactive plan prioritizes free access to drinking water for residents in high-risk areas.
Iowa researchers discovered that acetazolamide, a cheap medication already used for glaucoma and altitude sickness, could help people fighting opioid addiction stay clean by blocking the brain's craving cycle. The breakthrough targets a problem current treatments can't solve: the growing desire to use again after getting sober.
A $3 million donation from Sisters of Charity Health System is keeping Cleveland's new behavioral health crisis center on track to open. The gift ensures the city will soon have a dedicated facility to help people in mental health emergencies.
Chinese scientists tweaked an FDA-approved drug to create a painkiller that relieves chronic pain and itching without causing addiction, sedation, or anxiety. The modified drug worked in mice and could fast-track to human trials since the original version is already approved.
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