Opioid Crisis

US: Illicit fentanyl declared a weapon of mass destruction Mercopress05:02Fentanyl Donald Trump

Trump: Fentanyl 'weapon of mass destruction' The Korea Herald22:26Fentanyl Donald Trump

Attorneys argue over whether Eric Kay or Tyler Skaggs himself was responsible for the Angels pitchers’ shocking death Orange County Register21:04LA Angels California Crime California

Eric Kay told detective that he spoke to Angels’ VP about doing drugs with Tyler Skaggs years before pitcher’s death Orange County Register20:03LA Angels California Crime California

Georgia to put Narcan in every public school to prevent overdose deaths Atlanta News First19:29Narcan Georgia Schools Georgia

Illinois libraries will soon have Narcan on hand WEEK-TV21:14Narcan Georgia Schools Georgia

Milwaukee County highlights opioid settlement funding amid federal cuts FOX6 News Milwaukee18:45Milwaukee Wisconsin

Johns Hopkins collecting tribal success stories from $1.5B Opioid settlement Native News Online15:12Milwaukee Wisconsin

Mdhhs to invest $37.5 million in opioid settlement funds to further expand recovery housing across Michigan The Alpena News, Michigan10:40Michigan

Recovery housing in Michigan to expand with $37.5 million opioid settlements MLive.com, Michigan13:03Michigan

West Virginia AG brings latest lawsuit in ongoing opioid crisis JD Supra12:02West Virginia

Attorney General files opioid suit against united health company West Virginia Public Broadcasting16:37West Virginia

St. Louis County health officials warn of increase in deaths from powerful opioid St. Louis Public Radio18:48St. Louis Missouri

From relief to concern, closure of Sheldon Chumir supervised-consumption site draws mixed… Calgary Sun21:32Calgary Alberta Canadian Politics

Fincen proposes barring Mexican casinos from financial system JD Supra08:20DOJ Money Laundering Drug Trafficking

Belchertown to fund recovery housing coordinator with opioid settlement money Daily Hampshire Gazette14:46Massachusetts

Mississippi Attorney General shares opioid settlement recommendations with lawmakers Mississippi Today13:35Massachusetts

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St. Louis County health officials warn of increase in deaths from powerful opioid St. Louis Public Radio18:48

Milwaukee County highlights opioid settlement funding amid federal cuts FOX6 News Milwaukee18:45

In the last 2 hours

Ohio Board of Pharmacy places temporary ban on opioid-like kratom products WCPO TV, Ohio17:41

In the last 4 hours

Monongalia County Commission Faces Privacy Concerns Over New Surveillance Technology West Virginia Public Broadcasting15:25

In the last 6 hours

Rutgers Licenses New Non-Opioid Chronic Pain Treatment Compound To Tonix Pharmaceuticals Patch13:58

In the last 8 hours

Pregnant women with opioid use disorder get more health care, but few medications Newswise (Press Release)11:52

Earlier today

Rutgers Licenses Novel Pain Treatment Compound to Tonix Pharmaceuticals, Advancing Non-Opioid Solutions for Chronic Pain Newswise (Press Release)10:00

US: Illicit fentanyl declared a weapon of mass destruction Mercopress05:02

Trump designates illicit fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' Nikkei Asian Review01:07

‘No bomb does what this is doing’: Why Trump called fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ -… The Times of India00:24

Yesterday

Trump: Fentanyl 'weapon of mass destruction' The Korea Herald22:26 15-Dec-25

Attorneys argue over whether Eric Kay or Tyler Skaggs himself was responsible for the Angels pitchers’ shocking death Orange County Register21:04 15-Dec-25

Over a dozen organizations receive Opioid Settlement funds in Evansville 14 News20:55 15-Dec-25

‘I decided to be part of the solution’: Decatur funds reentry program to combat opioid addiction WAFF20:43 15-Dec-25

Trump signs executive order reclassifying fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction The Times of India19:59 15-Dec-25

Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order CBC.ca19:25 15-Dec-25

Washington Launches New Tools to Help Medical Professionals Deliver Life-saving Medications for … Business Wire (Press Release)18:58 15-Dec-25

Trump brands fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction" in drug war escalation GMA News18:02 15-Dec-25

Free training sessions offer public chance to reverse opioid overdoses The Gazette14:50 15-Dec-25

Inside San Jose Hospital’s Quiet War To Free Fentanyl-Hooked Teens Hoodline14:30 15-Dec-25

Algia Pharma Gains FDA Support to Advance Novel Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Toward a Phase 2… Business Wire (Press Release)07:35 15-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

GNI Group’s Subsidiary Reports Positive Phase 1 Trial Results for Non-Opioid Pain Treatment TipRanks18:58 14-Dec-25

Detox-Withdrawal and Pain in Substance Use Disorders Psychology Today16:24 14-Dec-25

She unknowingly became addicted to fentanyl as a teenager. A first-in-the-nation program for South Bay youth helped her … East Bay Times07:38 14-Dec-25

She unknowingly became addicted to fentanyl as a teenager. A first-in-the-nation program for Santa Clara County youth… Mercury News07:31 14-Dec-25

From relief to concern, closure of Sheldon Chumir supervised-consumption site draws mixed… Calgary Sun21:32 13-Dec-25

Codeine syrup misuse leads to rising addiction among youth The Times of India15:23 13-Dec-25

Opinion: Utah faces a test of stewardship on opioid settlements Deseret Morning News, Utah11:02 13-Dec-25

Cryo-EM reveals NPFFR1 activation and guides novel ligand design News-Medical.Net02:04 13-Dec-25

‘Plastics Recycling Fraud’ and the Continued Expansion of Public Nuisance Claims JD Supra00:26 13-Dec-25

Top Angels executives deny team knew of Tyler Skaggs’ or Eric Kay’s drug use or ties Orange County Register20:40 12-Dec-25

Non-Opioid Therapeutics Market Insights, Shares and Growth Outlook 2025-2032: Rising… Business Wire (Press Release)17:01 12-Dec-25

Attorney General Hanaway Expands Investigation Into Kratom Manufacturer And Retailers Missouri Attorney General (Press Release)15:16 12-Dec-25

West Virginia AG Brings Latest Lawsuit in Ongoing Opioid Crisis JD Supra12:02 12-Dec-25

Maxillary nerve block may reduce perioperative opioid consumption in pediatric primary clefts News-Medical.Net11:39 12-Dec-25

Pills, powders, and opioids stress out oyster babies Popular Science11:01 12-Dec-25

Nerve Block May Reduce Opioid Use in Infants Undergoing Cleft Palate Surgery Newswise (Press Release)09:09 12-Dec-25

BiH Ministry puts deadly ‘designer’ Drugs and Synthetic Opioids under Control Sarajevo Times08:52 12-Dec-25

'Counterfeit' opioid 1st found in Toronto now in Thunder Bay, Ont., prompting public drug alert CBC.ca06:08 12-Dec-25

Kratom, 7-OH usage in South Carolina leaves some addicted WRDW05:34 12-Dec-25

Vienna City Council approves opioid settlement funds for police equipment WTAP19:39 11-Dec-25

Pharmacies Battle For Coverage Of Opioid Lawsuit Claims Law36019:15 11-Dec-25

Recap: Where is opioid money going in the Deep South? The Current Lafayette17:41 11-Dec-25

Dangerous and legal: Kratom, 7-OH usage in South Carolina leaves some addicted Live 5 News17:12 11-Dec-25

Pharmacy and Pbm Enforcement Trends: False Claims Act Risks in 2025 National Law Review15:54 11-Dec-25

Deep South Today hosts virtual town hall meeting on opioid settlement spending in the region Mississippi Today15:53 11-Dec-25

Pharmacies demand insurer defense against opioid crisis lawsuits Courthouse News15:37 11-Dec-25

Eleventh Circuit Grapples With Insurance for Opioid Litigation Bloomberg Law14:12 11-Dec-25

Crime solving agency sounds warning over 'rising threat' of synthetic opioid drugs in 2024 BreakingNews.ie13:16 11-Dec-25

State body warns of 'the rising threat' of synthetic opioids in Ireland Irish Examiner12:08 11-Dec-25

New guidelines recommend nerve blocks for migraine ER treatment UPI11:44 11-Dec-25

VitalTalk Launches New Course to Strengthen Clinician Communication Around Substance Use Amid… PR Newswire (Press Release)08:46 11-Dec-25

Three die in north London borough from potent new synthetic opioid Evening Standard06:41 11-Dec-25

Federal agents seize thousands of fentanyl pills in Minnesota, North Dakota as DEA launches nationwide initiative KVLY-TV01:27 11-Dec-25

Phoenix family to leave US amid synthetic drug dangers azfamily.com, Arizona23:45 10-Dec-25

Illinois libraries will soon have Narcan on hand WEEK-TV21:14 10-Dec-25

Former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was an opioid addict for years before his death, psychiatrist testifies Orange County Register20:49 10-Dec-25

Arizona AG sounds alarm: Gas‑station ‘natural’ supplements may hide opioids KGUN9 News, Arizona20:07 10-Dec-25

‘Gas station heroin’: Mayes wants stronger kratom laws in Arizona Phoenix New Times18:40 10-Dec-25

InfuSystem stock rises after pumps added to CMS payment list Investing.com17:54 10-Dec-25

Ambulatory Infusion Pumps used in Pain Management Business by InfuSystem to Receive Separate… Business Wire (Press Release)17:42 10-Dec-25

Johns Hopkins Collecting Tribal Success Stories from $1.5B Opioid Settlement Native News Online15:12 10-Dec-25

Hudson pharmacist permanently prohibited from filling prescription opioids: DOJ Tampa Bay 2814:14 10-Dec-25

Public libraries can now supply and administer Narcan, Idph says KFVS1212:36 10-Dec-25

Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Tampa-area Pharmacist from Filling Opioids Prescriptions and Pharmacy Dissolved U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)11:10 10-Dec-25

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds HealthDay10:37 10-Dec-25

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals and MindWave Innovations Announce Closing of $100MM pipe Financing and… Business Wire (Press Release)10:00 10-Dec-25

Eric Kay told detective that he spoke to Angels’ VP about doing drugs with Tyler Skaggs years before pitcher’s death Orange County Register20:03 9-Dec-25

Recovery expands to assist more people struggling with substance abuse WRDW18:31 9-Dec-25

Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey The Times of India17:36 9-Dec-25

Mistrial Declared In Fla. Opioid Case Against Pharmacies Law36017:11 9-Dec-25

Attorney General Files Opioid Suit Against United Health Company West Virginia Public Broadcasting16:37 9-Dec-25

How to ensure people with opioid use disorder released from prison stay on the recovery path? A solution takes root in… University at Buffalo15:39 9-Dec-25

Belchertown to fund recovery housing coordinator with opioid settlement money Daily Hampshire Gazette14:46 9-Dec-25

WSU researchers discover how a neural circuit drives relapse after opioid use News-Medical.Net14:04 9-Dec-25

MP calls on PM to act after chronic pain patient left ‘suicidal’ without opioids Devon Live13:10 9-Dec-25

Recovery housing in Michigan to expand with $37.5 million opioid settlements MLive.com, Michigan13:03 9-Dec-25

Analysis: State-Authorized Medical Cannabis Consumers Reduce Their Use of Prescription Opioids NORML (Press Release)12:23 9-Dec-25

ASH: Few Sickle Cell ED Visits Adhere to Guidelines for Opioid Pain Meds HealthDay11:34 9-Dec-25

MDHHS to invest $37.5 million in opioid settlement funds to further expand recovery housing across Michigan The Alpena News, Michigan10:40 9-Dec-25

FinCEN Proposes Barring Mexican Casinos from Financial System JD Supra08:20 9-Dec-25

Medical cannabis helps reduce opioid use in chronic pain Knowridge Science Report05:47 9-Dec-25

In the last month

Georgia to put Narcan in every public school to prevent overdose deaths Atlanta News First19:29 8-Dec-25

Judge Declares Mistrial in Florida Opioid Trial After 14 Days of Deliberations Law.com18:45 8-Dec-25

McCuskey announces lawsuit against another pharmacy benefit manager WV MetroNews WVU Sports18:19 8-Dec-25

Michigan to use $38M in opioid funds to expand housing for people in recovery Bridge Magazine18:12 8-Dec-25

Relief of Chronic Pain Act Part of Trump's War on Opioids NewsMax17:17 8-Dec-25

W.Va. Attorney General sues United HealthCare for role in opioid crisis WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia16:40 8-Dec-25

Fentanyl deaths plummeted in 3 New Orleans-area parishes, police say. It mirrors national… The Advocate, Louisiana16:02 8-Dec-25

Nicotine Withdrawal Alters Brain, Boosts Postoperative Pain Science Blog14:19 8-Dec-25

Mississippi Attorney General shares opioid settlement recommendations with lawmakers Mississippi Today13:35 8-Dec-25

NYS Medical Cannabis Program reduces chronic pain patients' reliance on opioids News-Medical.Net12:55 8-Dec-25

Medical cannabis linked to reduced opioid use in adults with chronic pain Medical Xpress11:04 8-Dec-25

Medical Cannabis Program Reduces Opioid Use PR Newswire (Press Release)11:01 8-Dec-25

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. difficile Infection Newswise (Press Release)09:27 8-Dec-25

Caldolor® (Ibuprofen) Injection CMS Issued J-Code Now Associated With Reimbursement Price… PR Newswire (Press Release)09:08 8-Dec-25

Opioid settlement funding creating change in Mower County with new medical tools KTTC08:28 8-Dec-25

DEA Missed Deadline for Opioid Production Quotas. Will It Worsen Shortages? Pain News Network03:04 8-Dec-25

All public schools to have naloxone by spring Rough Draft Atlanta11:32 7-Dec-25

UNE to launch opioid response training program targeted at rural Maine Maine Public08:06 7-Dec-25

‘Blood money’: 5 years in, it’s unclear how Louisiana’s $100 million in opioid funds are spent News From The States06:09 7-Dec-25

Most sickle cell patients face long delays for recommended pain relief, study shows News-Medical.Net03:18 7-Dec-25

The ACT has an overdose crisis - why can't drug users get the best treatment? The Canberra Times13:41 6-Dec-25

December ‘radio hour’ discusses older Mainers and opioid addiction The Maine Monitor22:48 5-Dec-25

Juror Who Alleged Misconduct Dismissed From Opioid Trial Law36022:28 5-Dec-25

AG Fitch Announces Recommendations of the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council (December 5, 2025) Attorney General of Mississippi (Press Release)19:12 5-Dec-25

Louisiana is seeing a steep decline in drug overdose deaths, state data show New Orleans Public Radio17:07 5-Dec-25

Juror Note in Florida Opioid Trial Accuses Another Juror of Threats, Bullying, Assault Law.com16:35 5-Dec-25

Ketamine Is Addictive, But It Can Also Help Treat Addiction Psychology Today15:07 5-Dec-25

Narcan kits coming to every public school in Georgia WRDW13:00 5-Dec-25

Texas Secures $294M In Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement The Dallas Express08:31 5-Dec-25

Faster Recover, Less Pain With "Needle" Knee Surgery NewsMax07:33 5-Dec-25

First new fibromyalgia drug in 15 years, Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine HCl) gains FDA approval and hits pharmacy shelves News-Medical.Net07:02 5-Dec-25

Fewer Opioids Needed After "Needle" Knee Surgery HealthDay06:36 5-Dec-25

Warning as new synthetic opioid 200 times stronger than heroin kills three users in days Big Issue05:24 5-Dec-25

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