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ORLANDO, FL — As the dusk of June 6th descends, from the torrential Niagara Falls to the Long Beach City Hall in sunny California, over 60 iconic landmarks and buildings …
American Landmarks Light Up in Purple for Naloxone Awareness Day: The Fight Against the Opioid Crisis Continues Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a groundbreaking move to combat the devastating scourge of opioid misuse and prescription drug abuse, two national organizations are joining forces for a powerful new initiative …
Bold Move in Pennsylvania’s Drug Education: Technology and Prevention Messaging Unite Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III, has agreed to pay the United States $60,000.00 to settle civil liability over alleged violations of the False Claims Act, according to …
Pennsylvania Doctor Settles $60,000 Civil Liability for Alleged False Claims Act Violations Read More
SCRANTON, PA — A Pike County physician has been sentenced to 264 months, or 22 years, in prison for unlawfully prescribing deadly opioids. Martin Evers, 66, was found guilty of prescribing …
Pennsylvania Doctor Sentenced to 22 Years for Unlawfully Prescribing Deadly Opioids Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction for violating federal …
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Violating Federal Narcotics Laws Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Fountain Hill Pharmacy has agreed to pay a settlement of $165,000 following allegations of non-compliance with record-keeping requirements for controlled substances.
Fountain Hill Pharmacy Settles for $165K Over Alleged Record-Keeping Violations Read More
In the United States, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. This number has been increasing every year for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …
Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives Read More