OxyContin maker will stop promoting opioids to doctors
The maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin said it will stop marketing opioid drugs to doctors, bowing to a key demand of lawsuits that blame the company for helping trigger the current drug abuse epidemic.
The maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin said it will stop marketing opioid drugs to doctors, bowing to a key demand of lawsuits that blame the company for helping trigger the current drug abuse epidemic.
Regulators say herbal supplement kratom contains opioids
U.S. health authorities say an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national addiction crisis.
U.S. health authorities say an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national addiction crisis.
Walmart takes on opioid crisis in free disposal program
Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets that turn the addictive painkillers into a useless gel. The retail giant announced that it will provide the packets free with opioid prescriptions filled at its 4,700 U.S. pharmacies.
Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets that turn the addictive painkillers into a useless gel. The retail giant announced that it will provide the packets free with opioid prescriptions filled at its 4,700 U.S. pharmacies.
Tempe Union High School District unveils new program to fight opioid abuse
The opioid crisis is a major worry around the country, and a dangerous dependency on the drug can start early, during high school, especially among young athletes recovering from injuries. Now, the Tempe Union High School District has a program to fight back against opioid abuse, using a team-oriented approach. FOX 10's Steve Krafft reports.
The opioid crisis is a major worry around the country, and a dangerous dependency on the drug can start early, during high school, especially among young athletes recovering from injuries. Now, the Tempe Union High School District has a program to fight back against opioid abuse, using a team-oriented approach. FOX 10's Steve Krafft reports.
Tempe Union High School District unveils new program to fight opioid abuse
The opioid crisis is a?major worry around the country, and a dangerous dependency on the drug can start early, during high school, especially among young athletes recovering from injuries.?Now, the Tempe?Union?High School District has a program to fight back against opioid abuse, using a?team-oriented approach. FOX 10's Steve Krafft reports.
The opioid crisis is a?major worry around the country, and a dangerous dependency on the drug can start early, during high school, especially among young athletes recovering from injuries.?Now, the Tempe?Union?High School District has a program to fight back against opioid abuse, using a?team-oriented approach. FOX 10's Steve Krafft reports.
Forsyth County considers suing opioid manufacturers
Forsyth County could join another metro area and a more than a hundred county governments nationwide in filing a lawsuit against big pharmaceutical companies, in response to the overwhelming opioid crisis hitting the nation.
Forsyth County could join another metro area and a more than a hundred county governments nationwide in filing a lawsuit against big pharmaceutical companies, in response to the overwhelming opioid crisis hitting the nation.
21-year-old hopes his opioid addiction tale can save a life
Opioids continue to be a dangerous killer in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there have been 564 opioid related deaths since June. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the story of one young person's struggle with opioids.
Opioids continue to be a dangerous killer in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there have been 564 opioid related deaths since June. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the story of one young person's struggle with opioids.
Trump to declare opioid public health emergency
President Donald Trump will direct his Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency under the Public Health Service Act
President Donald Trump will direct his Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency under the Public Health Service Act
Changes could be coming on how doctors prescribe painkillers in Arizona
There could be some changes in future for painkiller prescriptions in Arizona. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
There could be some changes in future for painkiller prescriptions in Arizona. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
Arizona Gov. Ducey extends executive order for opioid-related data
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has extended the increased reporting of opioid-related data by renewing his recent executive order for another 60 days.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has extended the increased reporting of opioid-related data by renewing his recent executive order for another 60 days.
Report: 15 deaths last week from opioid overdoses
The first real-time report on opioid overdoses in Arizona show 191 suspected overdoses and 15 deaths last week. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
The first real-time report on opioid overdoses in Arizona show 191 suspected overdoses and 15 deaths last week. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Opioid epidemic affecting law enforcement and first responders' health
The opioid epidemic is taking a new kind of toll, as law enforcement and first responders across the country are coming into contact with these dangerous drugs more and more often, and sometimes unexpectedly. FOX 10's Courtney Griffin reports.
The opioid epidemic is taking a new kind of toll, as law enforcement and first responders across the country are coming into contact with these dangerous drugs more and more often, and sometimes unexpectedly. FOX 10's Courtney Griffin reports.
Gov. Ducey declares health crisis after opioid deaths rise
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is declaring a statewide health emergency in the wake of a new report that shows deaths from opioid overdoses increased by 16 percent last year.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is declaring a statewide health emergency in the wake of a new report that shows deaths from opioid overdoses increased by 16 percent last year.
Arizona sees spike in opioid deaths in 2016
Arizona saw a big increase in overdose deaths last year as the opioid epidemic showed no signs of relenting.
Arizona saw a big increase in overdose deaths last year as the opioid epidemic showed no signs of relenting.
Opioid overdoses booming with cheap synthetics
The United States is in an opioid crisis and deaths from opioid overdoses have continued to rise across the country.
The United States is in an opioid crisis and deaths from opioid overdoses have continued to rise across the country.