Drug giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to stop selling opioid drugs in the United States following a $230 million settlement with the state of New York. In a statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said the agreement prohibits J&J from promoting opioids through any means. J&J is also now barred from lobbying the … Continue reading J&J ceases opioid business following $230 million settlement and the deaths of 500,000 Americans
Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 