Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal program credited with helping bring down opioid overdose deaths has stalled due to a delay in receiving its grant money. Dr. Céline Gounder has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more
Breaking down the details of the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement – CBS News Watch CBS News The $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma was approved by a federal judge. Now local governments will vote on whether to sign onto the deal. The maker of OxyContin is accused of fueling the country’s opioid overdose epidemic. Dr. … Read more
Why opioid use is up as overdose deaths decline – CBS News Watch CBS News Opioid deaths in the U.S. are down, but opioid use is up — both for the same reason. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more