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Opioids linked with deaths other than overdoses, study says
CHICAGO (AP) — Accidental overdoses aren't the only deadly risk from using powerful prescription painkillers — the drugs may also contribute to…
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Prince battled painkiller addiction, help sought too late
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince's representatives arranged for the musician to meet a California doctor to help him kick an addiction to…
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Warren-Clark bill would permit partial filling for opioids
BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, both Massachusetts Democrats, introduced a bill in Congress on Wednesday…
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Med students, Baker discuss pain management
STATE HOUSE — In the latest attempt to showcase support for his approach to the opioid crisis, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday met…
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Senate reaches compromise on partial-fill prescriptions
STATE HOUSE — Hours of backroom deliberations resulted in an agreement in the Senate Thursday that would permit pharmacists to dispense a lesser…
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DeLeo: Student drug talks raise constitutional issues
STATE HOUSE — Sharing the same goal of reducing addiction and drug deaths, leaders in state government differ in their view of a…
