W.Va. Reaches $161.5M Settlement With Drugmakers Over Opioid Crisis

FILE – Nancy Rose, who contracted COVID-19 in 2021 and continues to exhibit long-haul symptoms including brain fog and memory difficulties, pauses while organizing her desk space, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Port Jefferson, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Attorneys for the state of West Virginia reached a tentative multi-million dollar settlement with two drug companies … Continue reading W.Va. Reaches $161.5M Settlement With Drugmakers Over Opioid Crisis

Long-term use of depression drug may cause addiction

By Knowridge – February 21, 2020 In a new study, researchers say that people who have taken antidepressants for years should consider coming off the medication. However, these people will likely face difficult and even dangerous withdrawal symptoms due to physical dependence. The best process is to follow a tapering schedule while consulting with a physician. … Continue reading Long-term use of depression drug may cause addiction

Illicit Drug Described as “10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl” Shows up in Seattle

Posted on November 14, 2019 -Natural Health News By Sean Walton Right in the midst of the opioid crisis, another illicit drug has hit the streets of Seattle. Experts say it’s more potent and deadly than other opiods. The DEA says carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl. It was first … Continue reading Illicit Drug Described as “10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl” Shows up in Seattle