Most Americans see opioid overdose as a serious crisis needing urgent action

Approximately 88% of adults view opioid overdose deaths as a very serious problem with high agreement across political groups ...
Gizmodo

Opioid Abuse in Pregnancy Surged in Recent Decades, Study Finds

Opioid abuse during pregnancy is on the rise, new research suggests—and that’s likely to endanger both expectant mothers and their children. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Opioid-fighting windfall sitting unspent in Massachusetts municipal coffers

MORE THAN A YEAR NOW. THIS IS A STORY ABOUT NUMBERS, BUT IT’S REALLY A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE. PEOPLE RAVAGED BY THE OVERDOSE CRISIS. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, MORE THAN 4000 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM OPIOID ...
Lexington Herald Leader

Kentucky is making strides in opioid fight, but more critical steps remain | Opinion

Kentucky overdose deaths fell 30.2% in 2024, marking a third year of decline. OUD costs Kentucky $95 billion, with 6% of GDP and $2 billion in public burden. Study shows LAI treatments with therapy ...