Synthetic opioid deaths in Multnomah County have risen 533%, say officials. ByMary Kekatos January 31, 2024, 1:24 PM Oregon government officials have declared a 90-day state of emergency to address Portland’s growing fentanyl crisis. Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler each issued an emergency declaration on Tuesday following a recommendation […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $350 Million Settlement with Global Marketing Firm Publicis Over Role in Opioid Epidemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. The State of Texas will receive approximately $21 million. Publicis worked with Purdue Pharma and other large pharmaceutical corporations to push highly addictive opioids, such […]
Dry January
Dry January is an annual health campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. It’s a voluntary challenge that has gained popularity worldwide as individuals commit to starting the new year with a fresh, alcohol-free perspective. Dry January is not only about giving your liver a break but also […]
