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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

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OPINION: We can’t keep treating opioid addiction like it’s some White people sh*t

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Opioid deaths on the rise for Blacks living in Eastern states

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Black Tennessee doctor charged in massive opioid fraud scheme

A Tennessee doctor faces a decades-long prison sentence after being charged in connection with “a massive opioid distribution and healthcare fraud
/ December 16, 2018
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Prince’s family sues former doctor who prescribed him pain pills

The family of the late-great rock star Prince Rogers Nelson has filed a lawsuit against his former doctor for failing
/ August 25, 2018
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No criminal charges in Prince’s fentanyl overdose death

Almost two years to the day after Prince died from a fentanyl overdose, authorities in Minnesota have announced that there will be no criminal charges in the case.
/ April 19, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Fentanyl pills found at Prince’s estate are 50 times stronger than heroin

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some of the pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs
/ August 22, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Law enforcement official says Prince died of opioid overdose

CHICAGO (AP) — A law-enforcement official tells The Associated Press that tests show Prince died of an opioid overdose…
/ June 2, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Report: Black kids receive less pain medication in ER than white kids

Researchers reported Monday findings that indicate a visit to the ER can be far more painful for African-American children than for white children.
/ September 15, 2015