Friday, May 31, 2019

In the News: Many State and Local Officials Say Drug Industry Should Pay for Opioid Epidemic

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15 Percent of Teens and Young Adults Prescribed Opioids During ER Visit
Almost 15 percent of teens and young adults are prescribed opioids during an emergency room visit, according to a new study. Read More
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Father of Football Player Who Died of Opioid Overdose Testifies in Drug Company Trial
On the second day of trial of a lawsuit against drug company Johnson & Johnson, the father of a college football player who died of an opioid overdose gave emotional testimony about the personal impact of the opioid crisis, Reuters reports. Read More
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Many State and Local Officials Say Drug Industry Should Pay for Opioid Epidemic
As lawsuits against opioid manufacturers increase, a growing number of state and local officials say the companies should pay for the costs of the country’s opioid crisis, NPR reports. Read More
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Some Schools Respond to Vaping with Treatment Instead of Punishment
Some schools are beginning to rethink their response to students’ e-cigarette use, emphasizing prevention and treatment over punishment, the Associated Press reports. Read More
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More Than 60 Percent of Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes Want to Quit
A survey of American adults who use e-cigarettes finds more than 60 percent say they want to quit, HealthDay reports. Read More
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