Tag: Opioid epidemic
Health: Jury Finds Against Retail Pharm Chains in Opioid Case
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A federal jury in Cleveland, Ohio found on Nov. 23 that the corporations that own three large pharmacy-retail chains (CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens)...
Nikki Sixx: We Must Work To End Stigma Of Opioid Addiction | The Beat...
Nikki Sixx, co-founder of Mötley Crüe, who nearly died from a heroin overdose, joins The Beat to discuss Oklahoma’s landmark decision in the fight against the opioid crisis. Nikki hopes the money from Johnson & Johnson’s ruing goes to ‘treatment…
Opioid Cases Could Have Ripple Effect On Similar Suits | Velshi & Ruhle |...
Big Pharma is starting to face consequences for its role in the opioid crisis. “Dopesick” author Beth Macy joins Ali Velshi to discuss whether it will be enough for the millions of people suffering from the epidemic to continue suing…
Opioid Drugmaker Purdue Pharma Offers $10-$12 Billion To Settle Lawsuits | MTP Daily |...
NBC’s Laura Strickler joins MTP Daily to discuss her exclusive reporting that OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is offering $10 to $12 billion to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits against the company. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news,…
NY AG Letitia James: Individuals Must Be Held Responsible In Opioid Crisis | Velshi...
Today in America, you are more likely to die from an opioid overdose than in a car crash. Stephanie Ruhle and Ali Velshi are joined by New York Attorney General Letitia James to break down how some drug companies and…
FDA Sees ‘Substantial’ Increase In Teen E-Cigarette Use | Morning Joe | MSNBC
The FDA has seen an increase across the U.S. in the number of teens who use e-cigarettes, calling it an epidemic. Dr. Dave Campbell weighs in on young people and e-cigarettes as well as the continuing opioid epidemic. » Subscribe…
Are taxes the new tool to fight the opioid epidemic?
Drug makers push back against fees on prescription painkillers. Dr. Nicole Saphier provides insight on 'Fox & Friends First.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business…
Sen. Warren And Rep. Elijah Cummings Draft Bill To Combat US Opioid Crisis |...
Two Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah Cummings have introduced new legislation to combat the country's opioid crisis. Warren and Cummings join Morning Joe to discuss theWarren . » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier…
The Death of Tom Petty and the Opioid Epidemic
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Musician Tom Petty, the front man of "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" from 1976 to 1987, died on October 2, 2017. In January...