https://stage.pressherald.com/tag/opioids/page/2

opioids

Published
November 9, 2022

U.S. sanctions Dutch, UK sellers of millions in illegal fentanyl

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, have become the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the U.S.
Published
October 28, 2022

As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist

Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation's illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.
Published
October 27, 2022

Maine doctor targeted by federal opioid task force is well-known provider of substance use treatment

Dr. Merideth Norris, 52, of Kennebunk, has been an outspoken critic of changes to state law in 2016 that tightened the criteria doctors must meet to prescribe opioids.
Published
October 26, 2022

Kennebunk doctor charged with illegally distributing opioids

The Criminal Division of the U.S. Justice Department arrested Merideth C. Norris, 52, on Wednesday.
Published
September 23, 2022

Advocates seek more say in how opioid settlements are spent

As billions of dollars in opioid lawsuit settlements are starting to flow to governments, families and advocates impacted by the opioid crisis are pushing for a meaningful say in how the money will be used.

advertisement

Published
September 1, 2022

New Hampshire to get $40.5 million in opioids case settlement

The attorney general's office says Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay the state over its role in the crisis, days before the case was scheduled for trial.
Published
August 31, 2022

Gov. Mills announces grant program to expand substance use disorder treatment in rural areas

The $1.9 million initiative is aimed at helping behavioral health care providers expand their patient capacity.
Published
July 1, 2022

Mother and son who ran New England drug ring get lengthy prison terms

It is estimated the Massachusetts pair generated millions of dollars that were then laundered by conducting cash transactions through sports bets at a New Hampshire casino.
Published
June 29, 2022

Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region

Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
Published
June 17, 2022

Farmingdale stabbing suspect was revived by police, Narcan

Hector Rivera, 26, of Gardiner, fled after allegedly stabbing a Farmingdale man in the stomach and began to exhibit symptoms of a drug overdose while officers were apprehending him.