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• Overdose Deaths Predicted to Drop 24% Year-Over-Year in U.S.: CDC

  March 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New federal data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths for the most recently analyzed 12-month period could be at the lowest point since June 2020.

• Kratom Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients Are as Addictive as Opioids

  October 22, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims users were not adequately warned about potential side effects of kratom supplements, which contain a highly addictive form of the Asian plant, which was marketed as a non-addictive pain reliever.

• Ozempic, Mounjaro May Soon Be Touted as Addiction Treatments Following New Study

  October 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Research indicates that popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may also help combat drug abuse and alcohol addiction.

• Only 25% of Those Addicted to Opioids Receive Recommended Medications: CDC Study

  July 8, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  CDC researchers report that many Americans who need opioid treatment medications do not receive them; particularly minorities and women.

• Suboxone Dental Erosion Makes Film Strips “Unreasonably Dangerous,” Lawsuit Alleges

  April 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A product liability lawsuit indicates that manufacturers failed to warn of Suboxone dental erosion, making the opioid addiction treatment strips unreasonable and dangerous.

• Lawsuit Claims Suboxone Strips Caused Dental Erosion and Tooth Decay for New York Man

  February 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Suboxone strip lawsuit claims the film tabs caused severe and permanent dental erosion and tooth decay for New York man recovering from opioid addiction.

• Youth Drug and Alcohol Addiction in U.S. is Often Linked to Stress, Mental Health Problems: CDC

  February 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study reveals many teens with drug and alcohol addiction are attempting to self medicate due to unaddressed mental health problems.

• Lawsuit Claims Suboxone Side Effects Caused Permanent Tooth Damage and Need for Substantial Dental Work

  February 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit claims Suboxone side effects caused a man to suffer permanent tooth damage and the need for dental surgery due to a lack of dental erosion warnings.

• Side Effects of Suboxone Ruined Teeth, Requiring Substantial Dental Work to Repair Damage: Lawsuit

  January 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The side effects of Suboxone caused a Kentucky man's teeth to be ruined due to dental erosion caused by the opioid treatment, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

• Lack of Suboxone Film Tooth Decay Warnings Placed Users At Risk of Severe Dental Injuries, Erosion: Lawsuit

  January 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Pennsylvania woman says a lack of Suboxone dental warnings led to extensive and permanent tooth damage.