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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.
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.
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Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to survivors in a new settlement, adding to the $170 million already distributed to victims. This marks another step toward financial relief for those harmed by the disgraced financier's crimes.
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.
Sixty years after Apollo, the moon remains empty despite having the technology to build settlements today. A space expert says commercialization and tourism could finally make lunar living happen within years.
A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.
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.
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.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
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.
Millions of Android users may receive up to $100 from a $135 million class action settlement with Google. If you've used an Android phone since 2017, you could qualify for a payment just by filing a simple claim.
A plant-based pain treatment just earned rare FDA breakthrough status after clinical trials showed it outperformed opioids without causing addiction. Over 60 million Americans with chronic pain could soon have a safer alternative.
Scientists at NYU College of Dentistry discovered a treatment that could help oral cancer patients manage severe pain without building up dangerous tolerance to opioids. The breakthrough uses existing FDA-approved drugs already on the market.
Star quarterback Darian Mensah is heading to Miami after Duke and the player resolved their legal dispute over his transfer. The settlement clears the way for last season's ACC passing leader to join the national runner-up Hurricanes.
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.
Rady Children's Hospital is treating opioid-exposed newborns with snuggling instead of medications. The new approach cuts hospital stays from weeks to just days.
Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million after whistleblowers exposed billing practices that cost taxpayers, marking the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement ever. The case shows how everyday heroes inside the healthcare system are fighting to protect seniors and ensure programs serve patients over profits.
Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School and their descendants have won a historic legal victory. A Saskatchewan judge certified their class action lawsuit and approved settlements with Canada and the province, opening the door to long-awaited compensation. #
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