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Major opioid epidemic trial begins in New York

Tuesday, June 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dozen drug manufacturers and distributors accused of fueling the nation's opioid epidemic face a jury for the first time Tuesday during opening statements at what could be the most consequential opioids trial so far. New York and two of its largest... Read More.

Juul reaches $40M settlement in NC for alleged role in ‘teen vaping epidemic’

Tuesday, June 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- North Carolina's attorney general announced Monday that a $40 million settlement had been reached with e-cigarette maker Juul over its alleged role in fueling the "vaping epidemic" among young people. "For years, Juul targeted young people, including teens, with its highly addictive... Read More.

Shootings at graduation parties reminder of gun violence ‘epidemic’ for students, advocates

Monday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a year of students dealing with the emotional and mental toll of remote school on top of a deadly pandemic, the return to in-person learning was seen as a return to some semblance of normalcy. But for many students, the return... Read More.

Biden announces limited gun control actions, saying gun violence epidemic ‘has to stop’

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden announced limited steps, using his executive power, to address gun violence Thursday -- three weeks after three mass shootings and under pressure to act. Biden announced six actions, including asking the Department of Justice to issue a proposed rule to... Read More.

Dying of loneliness: What COVID-19 has taught us about the opioid epidemic

Sunday, March 21 by ABC News

BY: DR. NICHOLAS NISSEN, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Opioid overdoses have been on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic has taken center stage. Rather than existing separately, there appears to be an interplay between COVID-19 and addictions. Now, experts say the key... Read More.

Russia holds military parades despite continuing coronavirus epidemic

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

By PATRICK REEVELL, ABC News(MOSCOW) -- Russia on Wednesday staged grandiose military parades involving tens of thousands of troops to mark the end of World War II despite a coronavirus epidemic that is continuing to grow in many parts of... Read More.

Dept of Labor Grants $4.89m to aid in Opioid Epidemic Recovery

Thursday, July 26 by Everett Post

Re-connecting with the work force after something like battling addiction is no easy feat. You may need supported work environments or have new hurdles that must be overcome in order to return to work. In Snohomish County, Workforce Snohomish has been granted $2.4m to coordinate... Read More.

Stories tagged with: epidemic

Major opioid epidemic trial begins in New York

Juul reaches $40M settlement in NC for alleged role in ‘teen vaping epidemic’

Shootings at graduation parties reminder of gun violence ‘epidemic’ for students, advocates

Biden announces limited gun control actions, saying gun violence epidemic ‘has to stop’

Dying of loneliness: What COVID-19 has taught us about the opioid epidemic

Russia holds military parades despite continuing coronavirus epidemic

Dept of Labor Grants $4.89m to aid in Opioid Epidemic Recovery

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