Brian Mann
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More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021, according to new date from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Hulu's limited series Dopesick provides a cathartic piece of storytelling for those with connections to the opioid crisis.
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Federal bankruptcy Judge Craig Whitley in North Carolina halted roughly 38,000 lawsuits against J&J but only for 60 days. He also shifted the case back to New Jersey where J&J is headquartered.
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This ruling and a recent state court in California raise questions about thousands of opioid lawsuits filed against Big Pharma.
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court threw out an opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, raising questions about the legal strategy used to hold the drug industry accountable for the opioid crisis.
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NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann and TV critic Eric Deggans joined Dopesick author Beth Macy and showrunner Danny Strong to discuss the inspiration for the show and just how real it is.
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Cuomo was forced from office after nearly a dozen women accused him of sexual harassment. He now faces a criminal complaint alleging he forcibly touched a female staff member.
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Johnson & Johnson spun off liabilities — including roughly 38,000 lawsuits — linked to claims of asbestos contamination in its baby powder to a new firm, which then declared bankruptcy.
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City officials say first responders have 10 days to get vaccinated or they'll be suspended without pay. Some union leaders have promised to fight the mandate.
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The nation's biggest name-brand pharmacy chains including CVS and Walmart are facing opening arguments in a high-profile opioid trial beginning Monday in Ohio.