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The Opioid Crisis’ Chief Culprit Has No Defense

David Armstrong and Jeff Ernsthausen / ProPublica Sep 10, 2019 Purdue Pharma maintains it was a minor player in the U.S. market for OxyContin. A new analysis of government data suggests otherwise. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opioid Distribution Data Can’t Be Made Public, Judge Rules

ELLIOT SPAGAT, COLLEEN LONG and AMY TAXIN / The Associated Press Jul 27, 2018 His decision to prevent state and local governments from publicizing the federal government data is a blow to news organizations seeking to report on the nation's overdose and addiction crisis. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Opioids No Better Than Over-the-Counter Pain Meds, Study Finds

LINDSEY TANNER / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2018 A yearlong study—released just as a jump in opioid overdoses is reported—offers rigorous new evidence against using the prescription drugs for chronic pain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Drug Makers Funded Opioid Advocacy Groups, Senator Finds

MATTHEW PERRONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2018 A report by Claire McCaskill sheds light on the opioid industry’s ability to shape public opinion and raises questions about drug companies' roles in the overdose epidemic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

FDA Experts Recommend Pain Drug Ban

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2009 The Food and Drug Administration's expert panel has recommended the agency ban Vicodin and Percocet. Both drugs contain acetaminophen, which is known to cause liver damage. The panel also recommended reducing the standard doses of over-the-counter acetaminophen products, such as Tylenol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )