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ANCHORAGE, AK. - Alaska's House Bill No. 6 aims to address the growing problem of opioid abuse in the state by introducing an opioid abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for students. The bill was introduced by Representative Rauscher and was referred to the Health and Social Services, Education, and Finance committees.

Is Ozempic misuse becoming our next medication and healthcare crisis?. Is the trendy abuse and misuse of diabetic drugs like Ozempic similar to the opioid crisis?. Many diabetics are waiting for or being denied life-saving medications like Ozempic to help lower their blood sugar levels (A1C) and lose weight because Tik Tok influencers are using it as a diet fad and quick weight loss drug. This is frustrating, dangerous, and way too similar to the opioid epidemic where privileged people with money had access to concierge doctors who wrote on-demand prescriptions for the customer’s choice of painkillers versus helping actual patients that needed them.

The number of undocumented immigrant crossings at the southern border in fiscal 2022 topped 2.76 million.Photo byNewSouthPolitics.com. With the Supreme Court voting to uphold Title 42 on immigration and Congress passing the most recent Omnibus Bill, fierce debates are expected to reignite regarding the best plans and methods to address America's border crisis and immigration emergency at the southern border.

The opioid crisis has ravaged communities across the country.National Cancer Institute/Unsplash. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday his intentions of entering a multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy for its role in the national opioid epidemic. Texas Tribune reports that CVS has been accused of inadequately monitoring opioid prescriptions. If other states join the settlement, Texas could receive over $276 million. Attorney General Paxton released a statement to Texas Tribune saying:

rainbow fentanyl(DEA.gov) The opioid crisis is not letting go of its grip on the country. New Jersey is one of many states in America struggling to control skyrocketing drug overdose deaths due to fentanyl. In case you didn't know, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times stronger than standard heroin.

An open invitation to the free Opioid Symposium 2022 is being offered in Texarkana to anyone interested in learning more about the opioid crisis. This informative conference will give attendees the opportunity to examine today's issues involving the opioid crisis in our homes, communities and nation.

(Myriam Zilles on Unsplash) (Denver, Colo.) Bankrupt opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt will pay colorado $18 million for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s announcement Tuesday is the latest in his opioid litigation initiative, which is on track to deliver more than $520 million in legal settlements to Colorado to support treatment, recovery, prevention and education programs throughout the state.

A shot of a local basketball court in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo by J.M. Lesinski. The New York State Senate recently passed a legislative package aimed at improving medical treatment options and programs for New Yorkers struggling with opioid and other substance use disorders.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has designated the 30th of April, National Prescription (Rx) Drug Take-Back Day. National Drug Take-back Day is April 30th, 2022.MGN Image. Each year, law enforcement agencies nationwide mobilize to receive prescription drugs from citizens. According to DEA.gov through National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the DEA is:

Riverside County Sheriff’s announce arrest in Fentanyl overdose case in Lake Elsinore. According to the release of information, on January 5, 2021, about 8:25 PM, Lake Elsinore Station Deputies were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive male adult in a vehicle in the 29000 block of Central Ave, city of Lake Elsinore.