David Armstrong and Jeff Ernsthausen / ProPublicaSep 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 )
ELLIOT SPAGAT, COLLEEN LONG and AMY TAXIN / The Associated PressJul 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 )
LINDSEY TANNER / The Associated PressMar 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 )
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MATTHEW PERRONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL / The Associated PressFeb 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 )
Staff / TruthdigJul 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 )
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