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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

Ken Rideout's opioid addiction began with a prescription for Percocet after a minor ankle injury and escalated through prescription fraud and eventual dependence on OxyContin despite multiple failed recovery attempts.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
4 months ago

Judge Approves $7 B. Purdue Pharma Settlement, Potentially Ending Years-Long Legal Saga

Federal judge approved Purdue Pharma settlement that likely requires Sackler family contributions, relinquishes Purdue ownership, and may allow direct lawsuits over OxyContin and the opioid crisis.
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