Feb 21, 2019 | Recent News
A new study shows America has taken the lead in drug overdose deaths, with rates almost four times higher than in 17 other wealthy nations. Read More.
Feb 21, 2019 | Recent News
Google is launching a new effort in the fight against the nation’s opioid crisis. The tech giant is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, CVS, Walgreens and state governments to display local drug...
Feb 20, 2019 | Recent News
Utilizing a rapid delivery, Brett P. Giroir, MD, gave his physician audience a status report on the opioid crisis and how it is morphing into a poly-drug, multi-problematic phenomenon, but also provided some glimmers of hope and a progress report on implementation of...
Feb 19, 2019 | Recent News
Minnesota lawmakers are once again trying to make drug companies help pay for the opioid crisis. Last year’s effort didn’t make it out of the House, but this year, a Senate bill is gaining support and taking a different approach. Read More.
Feb 17, 2019 | Recent News
Supporters of bills to fight opioid abuse and addiction think they have the votes at the Minnesota Legislature to pass a comprehensive response to the crisis. Read More.