Tag: opioid lawyers

America’s Opioid Usage Seeps into the Environment

America’s Opioid Usage Seeps into the Environment

April 3, 2019 Opioids detected in mussels found on the coast of the Pacific Northwest correlate to high usage in nearby cities. Shellfish...

New Study Links Prenatal Opioid Use and Birth Defects

New Study Links Prenatal Opioid Use and Birth Defects

January 14, 2019 A new study finds a causal link between prescribed opioid treatment during pregnancy and birth defects in newborns. Researchers found...

Lawyers Fight to Give Voice to Babies Affected by Opioids

Lawyers Fight to Give Voice to Babies Affected by Opioids

November 6, 2018 In the ongoing legal battle for justice for opioid victims, attorneys argue that newborns should be separated into a different...

OxyContin Manufacturer Changes Marketing Practices

OxyContin Manufacturer Changes Marketing Practices

May 3, 2018 Going forward, Purdue will halt promotion of opioids to doctors. Privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma says that it will no...