Monday, October 21, 2019

In the News: Drugs Makers and Distributors in Talks to Settle Opioid Lawsuits for $50 Billion

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Drugs Makers and Distributors in Talks to Settle Opioid Lawsuits for $50 Billion
The news of likely funding coming from the opioid litigation presents a historic opportunity to meaningfully address the nation’s opioid crisis and invest in the long-term reforms necessary to transform the way our nation addresses addiction. Read More
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Public Health Experts Urge Congress to Ban Flavors in Juul and Other Tobacco Products
Public health experts urged Congress this week to pass legislation to ban flavors in all tobacco products, including Juul and other e-cigarettes. Read More
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Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family Problems with Drugs or Alcohol
Almost half of American adults say they have been affected by problems with drugs or alcohol in their families, according to a new Gallup poll. Read More
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Lung Injuries Tied to E-Cigarettes May Have More Than One Cause, CDC Says
Lung injuries tied to e-cigarettes may have more than one cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many different substances and product sources are under investigation, the agency said. Read More
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Prudential to Increase Life Insurance Rates for People Who Vape
Insurance company Prudential announced it will classify people who use e-cigarettes as smokers when calculating life insurance rates, CBS News reports. Previously, the company charged smokers more than people who used e-cigarettes. Read More
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