Sentences with phrase «against opioid»

Franklin County recently joined a federal lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for allegedly contributing to the crisis.

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg spoke about the continuing fight against the opioid epidemic in the state of Florida during a visit to St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday.

The lawyers at The Cochran Firm — Dothan are already engaged in complex litigations against the opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) for fraud and public nuisance.

U.S. District Judge Dan Polster in Cleveland is overseeing about 200 lawsuits against opioid makers.

In July, the state's Start Talking Maryland Act came into effect and directed schools to take precautionary measures against opioid exposure and abuse.

Maine brings its christian dating login fight against opioid abuse to veterinarians.

«Our hope is that this can be used in the fight against the opioid epidemic.»

Because the self - employed have lower rates of overdose, the researchers suggest that self - employment also seems to be a deterrent against the opioid crisis.

Chemical countermeasures could one day offer a new line of defense against opioid addiction.

Individuals can also aid in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo, seconded by Legislator Betty Jean Grant, to move forward with the process to determine how to allocate $ 1 million in the fight against the opioid / heroin epidemic.

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (at podium) announces participation in the lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.

He ha's also been a leader in fighting public corruption, especially Buffalo Police Department cases, and pushing hard against the opioid crisis in the area.

The polls are part of community effort by Prescription for Progress: United against opioid addiction, a newly formed coalition of of leaders in healthcare, media, law enforcement, education and business in New York's Capital Region aimed at raising awareness and taking steps to mitigate the crisis.

CARLUCCI REMAINS OUT FRONT IN FIGHT AGAINST OPIOID EPIDEMIC added by rctadmin on September 14, 2017 View all posts by rctadmin →

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer on Friday addressed the need for more support by the federal government to help communities struggling in the battle against Opioid Addiction.

«The trend is telling me we are fighting the battle against opioid abuse, and we are clearly having success, but I wouldn't declare victory yet,» said Erie County Medicaid Inspector General Michael R. Szukala.

The governor also suggests it would gut the funding needed to continue an ongoing effort against opioid addiction.

The Majority Caucus is committed to working with the administration to identify ways the county can help in the fight against opioid and heroin addiction, however the county is also facing serious financial concerns with limited fund balance and declining sales tax revenue.

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Shaw's eagerness to bring reform has him questioning the State's current Attorney General, Pam Bondi, who recently filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.

The other issue I want to delve into is our continued battle against the opioid epidemic.

«The addition of a treatment center, such as the one being proposed for Broome County, would be a major development and would greatly reinforce our efforts in the fight against opioid addiction here in Erie County and the surrounding counties within the Western New York Economic Development Zone.»

These programs will mark a major step in the fight against the opioid epidemic that has taken so many young lives.

In the face of our region's fight against the opioid epidemic, this could put the lives of thousands in Erie County at grave risk.

«We are seeing improvement in our battle against opioid and heroin addiction, which is why we must continue to prioritize funding for the programs that are working to save residents.

Hudson Valley mother Stephanie Keegan works, fights against opioid abuse after loosing her son

«It's not enough to put our best resources into the fight against opioid addiction,» Astorino said.

We also recognize the need for dedicated staff to support the Department's Health's rapidly expanding role as a lead agency in the fight against opioid addictions.

Erie County is celebrating the first major sign of success in its battle against the opioid epidemic.

«We'll entertain any legislation that helps our fight against the opioid epidemic and this bill will be reviewed in that context,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi.

For almost 18 months, the Gates to Recovery addiction services center has been helping those battling against opioid addiction.

And we shouldn't be running over veterans and we shouldn't be threatening our efforts against the opioid epidemic.

Cecchi was named an attorney on a major class action against opioid manufacturers and distributors earlier this month.

As a town lawmaker and a grieving mother, Cheektowaga Councilwoman Christine Adamczyk voted to authorize the town's lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for contributing to prescription drug abuse and fatalities.

CVS, for example, began limiting prescriptions to seven days and prioritizing lower - dose drugs, and a number of legal complaints have been leveled against opioid manufacturers, who have been accused of using misleading marketing tactics that may have caused more patients to get hooked on potentially addicting painkillers.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a «statement of intent» to prop up suits against opioid makers and distributors.

Introducing the new science of «hotspotting» — and a fantastic new online resource in the fight against opioid addiction.

New York Congressman Paul Tonko is hoping to build on a brief conversation with the president this week as part of the ongoing battle against opioids.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced on Monday that the county has partnered with Crime Stoppers to help in the fight against opioids.

WHITE PLAINS — With 124 opioid deaths in Westchester County, within a year the county is taking a strong stand against opioids.

Gov: Eric Holcomb spelled out his agenda in his State of the State address, and there were no big surprises: improve and skill up Indiana's workforce, continue the fight against opioids, work to give Hoosier kids a better education.

But what role does integrative medicine — and modalities like acupuncture, massage, and yoga — play in the fight against opioids?

Not exact matches

Similarly, against the backdrop of new data, funding and policy being implemented to address the opioid epidemic, we have an opportunity to further expand patient access to VIVITROL, increase utilization and drive growth.»

The tribe, which says it is prepared to seek damages against the companies in state court, notes in its suit that from 2003 to 2014, more than 350 deaths related to opioids occurred in the Cherokee Nation.

State Attorney General Andy Beshear is bringing suit against Endo Pharmaceuticals, which makes the opioid Opana ER, for alleged fraudulent and deceptive marketing practices which have contributed to a rising tide of painkiller - related deaths in Kentucky.

Since then, the stakes have only grown; cases against distributors like Cardinal and opioid manufacturers like Purdue and Teva (teva), which are accused of negligence and aggressive sales tactics, have proliferated across the country in recent months.

Several West Virginia counties have filed lawsuits in recent months against drug wholesalers McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen for failing to report suspicious orders of opioids in the state.

New York city is the latest U.S. city to bring a lawsuit against Purdue Pharmaceutical and other companies involved in manufacturing and distributing prescription painkillers, known as opioids.

President Trump traveled to the first - in - the - nation primary state of New Hampshire to rail against drug dealers responsible for the deadly opioid epidemic devastating the US, vowing «tough action» including the death penalty.