The New England Opioid Strike Force, aka NEPO, assembled to combat the proliferation of opioid pills in the region, has announced its first arrest. The criminal case involves the illegal distribution of narcotics. Prosecutors say Dr. Merideth C. Norris illegally prescribed opioids without any legitimate medical purpose. The Case Against Dr. Norris Dr. Norris, who
A Kentucky lawsuit against Walgreens claims the chain played a significant role in the local opioid epidemic. Thursday’s complaint, filed by Attorney General Andy Beshear, says that the retailer used "unlawful business practices" to fuel the epidemic in Kentucky. The AG says that for more than ten years, Walgreens willingly filled large amounts of
The Trump administration’s opioid commission has come under heavy fire by at least one member, who told CNN on Monday that the commission’s work leaves much to be desired. “Everyone is willing to tolerate the intolerable -- and not do anything about it," former Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy, one of six members appointed to the
