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Amid the overdose epidemic, Purdue is viewed as a national villain. The company said it plans to sell Zurnai, its medication to reverse opioid overdoses, at cost.

The drug overdose crisis has hit Native Americans harder than any group. Now a $270 program will allow native researchers to study causes and potential solutions. 

The Biden administration on Monday announced it would finalize a highly anticipated proposal meant to force health insurers to cover mental health care on

Pandemic-era rules, set to expire Dec. 31, enabled telehealth prescriptions of controlled medications like buprenorphine, Ritalin and Adderall. Two lawmakers are trying to preserve access.

Ozempic linked to lower opioid overdose rate in those with diabetes, study shows

Exceeding the standard Suboxone dose helped more patients with opioid addiction stay on medication treatment.

Buprenorphine is relatively safe and reduces the risk of opioid death by 38% compared with those not receiving medication. 

Exclusive: Buprenorphine reduces opioid overdose deaths but is highly scrutinized by the DEA. A new bill would make the agency ease up.

Former Chester French lead singer D.A. Wallach’s family tragedy led him to the conclusion that health care is broken. Now he wants to help fix it. #STATSummit

Narcotics Anonymous and Salvation Army are often hostile to use of the addiction medications buprenorphine and methadone.