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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden recently signed the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act into law, initiating a robust crackdown on the intricate network of traffickers fueling …
President Signs Landmark FEND Off Fentanyl Act Into Law, Targeting International Drug Traffickers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures …
The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of April 27 Drug Take Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move on Capitol Hill, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), both serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, this week …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Surveillance Powers to Combat International Drug Trafficking Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a united front against the escalating opioid crisis, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and a bipartisan group of his Senate and House colleagues called for urgent …
Bipartisan Push to Combat ‘Tranq’: Xylazine, the Latest Threat in the Opioid Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has left an indelible mark with the recent approval of two critical bills on Tuesday, strengthening our nation’s stance on global security and actively …
Senate Upholds Democracy and Battles Fentanyl Crisis with New Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to stem the tide of fentanyl flowing into the United States, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation on Tuesday …
U.S. Senators Take Aim at Fentanyl Crisis with New Bill to Bolster Southwest Border Security Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved RiVive, 3 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid …
FDA Approves RiVive: Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose Prevention Goes Over-the-Counter Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, together with Associate Attorney General for the Department of Justice Vanita Gupta, U.S. Attorneys for the Districts of New Jersey, Colorado and …
Department of Justice Files Nationwide Lawsuit Against AmerisourceBergen Read More