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PENNSYLVANIA — A new national survey suggests that kratom, the once–trendy herbal extract marketed as a natural fix for pain and focus, may be losing its cultural shine. Thirty-nine percent …
Is Kratom the Next Public-Health Crisis? New Survey Reveals Pennsylvania’s Growing Alarm Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping regulatory move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new safety labeling requirements for all prescription opioid pain medications, aiming to provide clearer …
FDA Orders Overhaul of Opioid Labels Amid New Evidence of Long-Term Risks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive step aimed at curbing the proliferation of potentially dangerous synthetic opioids, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recently that it is recommending …
FDA Moves to Restrict Potent Kratom Derivative 7-OH Amid Opioid Abuse Concerns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to seven companies accused of unlawfully marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent opioid compound derived …
FDA Targets 7-OH Kratom Products in Crackdown on Unapproved Opioid-Like Supplements Read More
MALVERN, PA — MAXONA Pharmaceuticals announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and the successful completion of its inaugural meeting, marking a significant milestone in the development of …
MAXONA Pharmaceuticals Advances Non-Opioid Pain Therapy with Launch of Scientific Advisory Board Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This June, as we observe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a convergence of anniversaries provides a solemn opportunity for reflection. In 2025, we will commemorate the …
The Unseen Scars of 250 Years of Service: PTSD and the Opioid Crisis Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Philadelphia have intercepted nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods, marking a significant step in …
Massive Opium Bust in Philadelphia: CBP Stops 300 Pounds of Illegal Poppy Pods! Read More
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — Walmart and Sam’s Club will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, by hosting in-person medication disposal events at select locations. …
Walmart and Sam’s Club Join Drug Take Back Day in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Robert Davis, 36, from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of trafficking counterfeit goods. The plea …
Bensalem Man’s Guilty Plea Uncovers Dark Web of Counterfeit Opioid Trafficking Read More