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Eight Opioid Manufacturers Agree to $720 Million in Settlements
Eight generic drug makers have reached a $720 million multistate settlement with New Jersey and other states over their roles in distributing highly addictive opioids, with New Jersey slated to receive nearly $19.8 million. The agreement also imposes marketing restrictions and limits on high-dose opioid sales, aiming to curb further abuse and direct funds toward prevention and treatment efforts. (Source: Morristown Minute)
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More Than 12,000 Bottles of Duloxetine Delayed‑Release Capsules Recalled Nationwide
A recent safety alert has been issued after over 12,000 bottles of duloxetine delayed‑release capsules were pulled from shelves due to contamination with a potential carcinogenic impurity, prompting a voluntary recall. The action follows earlier similar recalls and underscores growing regulatory concern over nitrosamine levels in generic antidepressants. (Source: The Healthy)
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Are Opioid Agonist Treatments Effective in the Fentanyl Era?
A Canadian study reveals that the surge in fentanyl use since around 2014 has coincided with shorter retention times on traditional opioid agonist therapies such as methadone and buprenorphine-naloxone, pointing to challenges in their long-term efficacy. These findings highlight the need for adapting treatment protocols to better support individuals with opioid use disorder amid the increasingly potent drug landscape. (Source: Medscape)
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Wellspring Educators Join NYC Suicide Awareness Walk
A dedicated group of Wellspring staff based in East Brunswick took part in New York City’s Out of the Darkness Overnight walk, logging 16 miles to bring attention to suicide prevention. Their participation was part of a broader effort to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives. (Source: Patch)
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Big Ruling for Monmouth County NJ Drug Trafficker After Police Misconduct
An appellate court has overturned a heroin trafficker’s 2022 guilty plea after finding that Monmouth County police conducted an unconstitutional vehicle search without a warrant, weakening the prosecution’s evidence. The decision may result in his release despite a separate 200‑month federal sentence for leading a heroin and cocaine distribution network in the Raritan Bayshore region. (Source: New Jersey 101.5)
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