Doctors Who Say No to Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients
The issue was underscored by Tuesday's shooting at a Minnesota clinic.
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In Opioid Lawsuits, One State Opts to Stay on the Sidelines
The number of court filings from states has surged since last year, and in March Purdue reached a $270 million settlement with Oklahoma.
Wyoming Opioid Abuse, Deaths Remain Low But Still a Concern
Between 2014 and 2016, Wyoming averaged 42 overdose deaths from opioids.
State Senate Leader Wants to Address Wyoming Opioid Abuse
The Republican from Riverton says he believes Wyoming needs to start addressing the problem before it grows.
Former Nurse In Douglas Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing, Diluting Narcotics
Ryan Harris reportedly received hydromorphone while he was a patient at the hospital, which led to what hospital officials said became an addiction.
Former Nurse In Douglas Indicted For Stealing, Diluting Narcotics
Patients who received Dilaudid from September 2016 to June can call 307-358-7345 and talk to Converse County Memorial Hospital staff.
Douglas Nurse Suspended After Allegedly Stealing Pain Drug From Memorial Hospital of Converse County
Harris reportedly received hydromorphone while he was a patient at the hospital, which led to what hospital officials say is now an addiction.
Prince Died of Accidental Painkiller Overdose
Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller administered with a transdermal patch.
FDA Wants Limits on Most Prescribed Painkiller
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending new restrictions on prescription medicines containing hydrocodone, the highly addictive painkiller that has grown into the most widely prescribed drug in the U.S.