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Coverage of opioid epidemic in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 00:59 UTCMost recent: Jul 28 · 20:00 UTC
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Marsha Blackburnperson1American Exceptionalism Institute PACorganization1AItopic1pharmaceutical industrytopic12016 lawtopic1Federal Election Commission (FEC)organization1Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1Claudia Merandiperson1Doctor Patient Forumorganization1Dr. Omer Awanperson1chronic paintopic1fentanyltopic1Scripps Newsorganization1FDAorganization1opioid-like drugtopic1gas stationsplace1Statesplace1
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  • POLITICSJul 28 · 20:00 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    Blackburn demands dark money group take down AI attack ad

    U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is threatening legal action against the American Exceptionalism Institute PAC for an AI-generated attack ad accusing her of accepting bribes to pass legislation. Blackburn demands the ad be removed and AI use disclosed under a new state law, as the PAC has been terminated and has not filed recent disclosures. The ad references a 2016 law Blackburn sponsored, which a joint investigation linked to the opioid epidemic.

  • HEALTHJun 18 · 17:38 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Pain patients caught in the crossfire of US opioid policies, experts say

    Government rules to curb opioid abuse are leaving chronic pain patients without adequate relief, according to doctors and advocates. Critics argue CDC-prescribing guidelines, now law in over 30 states, are being misused to restrict care. Claudia Merandi and Dr. Omer Awan highlight the unintended consequences, including patients being undermedicated and doctors facing legal risks.

  • HEALTHJun 17 · 00:59 UTCNY POST
    Dangerous new drug could be ‘next wave of the opioid epidemic’ — and you can buy it at gas stations

    The FDA warns that a readily-available opioid-like drug, legal in 42 states, could become the next fentanyl-like crisis. The drug is being sold at gas stations, raising concerns about its potential to fuel a new wave of the opioid epidemic.