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Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
The U.S. sanctioned two Mexican businesses for allegedly using proceeds of fentanyl trafficking to finance their operations tied to the Sinaloa cartel.
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Nitazenes are powerful synthetic drugs that, in some cases, can be even more dangerous than fentanyl and carfentanil.
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Some states haven't begun using opioid settlement funds intended to help curb the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 Americans died of an overdose last year.
The justices appeared split on whether those who opposed the bankruptcy deal should be prevented from pursuing their own claims against the Sacklers.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Brian Lumbus Jr. allegedly ran the operation while he was in prison and coordinated with codefendants to distribute illegal drugs in four states, according to an unsealed indictment.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
The grocery store chain said most of the money will go to states, local governments and Native American tribes.
The Supreme Court has blocked for now a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family.
A decade ago, many judges wouldn't allow medication treatment for addictions for people involved in drug courts. Experts now see a "huge shift."
The decision was praised by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and some individual victims. The Justice Department hasn't weighed in yet.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes.
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much its impacted cancer mortality rates in the past three decades.
A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
Starting today, pharmacies can no longer make cheaper alternatives to popular weight loss drugs, driving up costs for millions. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain what this means for patients.
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Following a two-year pause, the U.S. Army's Old Guard will in June resume its solemn duty of using horse-drawn caissons for servicemembers being laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Emails show Kent pressed senior intelligence analysts to amend assessment of links between Venezuelan government and Tren de Aragua gang.
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Americans preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day are likely to find lowest fuel prices in years, according to Gas Buddy.
House Republican's budget bill would create $1,000 "Trump accounts" for babies born between January 2025 and January 2029.
Republicans made a number of last-minute changes to the legislation that passed in the lower chamber early Thursday.
Following a two-year pause, the U.S. Army's Old Guard will in June resume its solemn duty of using horse-drawn caissons for servicemembers being laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bridget Brink, who resigned from her post as ambassador to Kyiv due to policy differences with President Trump, could run for Congress in Michigan.
Emails show Kent pressed senior intelligence analysts to amend assessment of links between Venezuelan government and Tren de Aragua gang.
The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to halt lower court rulings voiding removals of members from two labor boards.
The Trump administration on Thursday moved to terminate a 1997 settlement known as the Flores Agreement, which established protections for migrant children.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes.
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much its impacted cancer mortality rates in the past three decades.
A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023.
A massive cargo ship sailed up onto shore just meters from Johan Helberg's house. He slept through the whole commotoion.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Israeli Embassy staff members, were identified as the victims of a shooting outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said a new naval destroyer was damaged in a "serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness."
World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.
Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
Best known for "Severance," Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film, earning standout reviews and sharing the screen with Tom Cruise.
Best known for "Severance," actor Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film.
As a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ronny Chieng shares how growing up across continents, failing the New York bar exam and landing on "The Daily Show" shaped his rise and his voice.
In the Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams bring new life to a tale of eternal youth, fierce competition, and the power of female friendship.
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
People in Washington, D.C. and beyond are mourning the killings of two Israeli Embassy staffers who were shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday. A suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and other counts. A friend of one of the victims, David Boskey, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Yaron Lischinsky's life.
Warning: Some may find the details of this report disturbing. The federal sex trafficking trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to resume next Tuesday. On Thursday, Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, testified in court about his brief relationship with Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more details.
A man is in custody after two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down as they left the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the investigation. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with reaction from President Trump.
Officials on Thursday provided an update on the shooting outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night.
A suspect has been charged with murder of foreign officials, two counts of first-degree murder and other crimes following the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Jonathan Epstein, an eyewitness of the shooting, joins CBS News to walk through his experience.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
As President Trump's budget bill dominates headlines, Americans are facing the possibility of benefits they depend on being diminished. One of them is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Elaine Waxman, senior fellow in the tax and income supports division at the Urban Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
People in Washington, D.C. and beyond are mourning the killings of two Israeli Embassy staffers who were shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday. A suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and other counts. A friend of one of the victims, David Boskey, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Yaron Lischinsky's life.
The Department of Homeland Security is barring Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News that she sent a letter to the privately funded university, saying the students must either transfer or lose their legal status in the U.S. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
At least two people were killed and eight others were injured after a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early on Thursday morning. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released his "Make America Healthy Again" report on Thursday. CBS News digital reporter Alexander Tin has more.