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Walgreens to pay $300 million to settle claims it illegally filled invalid opioids prescriptions
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. In its complaint, the Justice Department, along with other federal agencies, alleges that for more than a decade pharmacists at the second largest pharmacy chain in the U.S. knowingly filled prescriptions
CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl
Fentanyl has made headlines for driving overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of the rise of an even deadlier drug. Last year, nearly 70% of all U.S. overdose deaths were attributed to illegally manufactured fentanyls (IMFs). One of those was carfentanil, an altered version of fentanyl that is
Navigating Addiction in the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, people across the globe are preparing for family gatherings and holiday parties with both excitement and anxiety. For families impacted by addiction, there is an additional challenge that plagues party plans and guest lists. Do you invite that person? Will they be sober? Will they over-indulge and create drama?
Drinking increases during the holidays?
Drinking increases during the holidays. Here’s how the extra booze affects your health, according to a doctor. Americans drink double their typical amount of alcohol during the holiday season, according to estimates, which can have a serious impact on health. On “CBS Mornings Plus” Tuesday, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook broke down
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users swear by kratom for lifting mood and boosting energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether kratom works. If you read health news or visit vitamin stores, you may have heard about kratom. Kratom is a supplement that is sold as an energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever and remedy for
FDA and Kratom
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that is native to Southeast Asia. Products prepared from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through sales on the Internet and at brick-and-mortar stores. Kratom is often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder, and opioid withdrawal. An estimated
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