opioid addiction

The beloved “Friends” star was reportedly found dead in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. Matthew Perry was 54. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that first responders rushed to his home after receiving a call that a male was in cardiac distress....

Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting sober living facilities from allowing residents to use or possess medical marijuana even if the individual has a recommendation from a physician. Florida legalized medical marijuana in 2016 when voters passed a constitutional amendment. DeSantis, who is...

King’s College London is the latest UK institution to sever all ties with the billionaire Sackler family amid outrage over its role in the deadly opioid epidemic in the U.S. that, as of 2021, has claimed the lives of more than 106,000 people.  The move comes several...

The FDA warned patients and prescribers about the risk of potential dental problems arising from the use of buprenorphine medicines to treat opioid addiction and pain. The agency said the opioid addiction treatment had been reported to cause tooth decay, infection, and, in some cases,...

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP) has provided an update on its marketing application's status seeking approval for Zimhi's high-dose naloxone injection product to treat opioid overdose. Type A meeting with the FDA was concluded. The company believes the...

Drug manufacturer Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE: MNK) disclosed Monday that it has voluntarily initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to restructure its operations and pare down debt. Mallinckrodt becomes the third major opioid maker to seek bankruptcy protection to...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's quest to address the growing opioid crisis is hurting many pharmaceutical companies, including Endo International plc - Ordinary Shares (NASDAQ: ENDP), presenting an opportunity for companies like Alkermes Plc (NASDAQ: ALKS), which makes treatments for opioid...