The Role Of Lawsuits In Addressing The Opioid Crisis States are battling the pharmaceutical industry in court to curb the opioid epidemic. NPR's Jennifer Ludden asks Richard Ausness, a law professor at the University of Kentucky, about the tactic.
Oregonians Can Weigh In On New Proposed Smoke Management Rules Oregonians will have the chance to weigh in on proposed new smoke management rules that could ease the way for more controlled burns aimed at reducing the threat of major wildfires. NPR Staff
Oregonians Can Weigh In On New Proposed Smoke Management Rules Oregonians will have the chance to weigh in on proposed new smoke management rules that could ease the way for more controlled burns aimed at reducing the threat of major wildfires. NPR Staff
Portland Authorities Warn About Black Market Prescription Pills Authorities in Portland are warning people to look out for counterfeit drugs that look like regular versions of prescription medication such as Xanax and oxycodone, but contain other drugs. NPR Staff
Generic Version Of The EpiPen Is Approved For Allergic Reactions The FDA has approved a generic version of the EpiPen to treat dangerous allergic reactions, but it remains to be seen how much that will drive down the price of this expensive product. Richard Harris
Injured Iraqi Boy Brought To Oregon Will Get Hand-Powered Bike Fifteen-year-old Iraqi boy Mustafa Abed came to Oregon for medical attention and prosthetic leg. But his injuries are too severe for a new leg. Instead, he'll get a hand-powered bike. NPR Staff
What Exactly Is K2, The Synthetic Cannabinoid? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Dr. Kathryn Hawk, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, about synthetic marijuana, also known as K2.
Oregon's Drug Addiction Recovery Community Holding Summit In Portland Oregon’s recovery community is holding a summit in Portland Thursday to address opioid addiction. One idea surfacing is helping inmates use their jail time to kick their habit. NPR Staff
New Study Sheds Light On Depression In Teens And Parents There is a new study on the effect treating teens for depression has on their parents. It suggests just treating teens has benefits for parents. Rhitu Chatterjee
New Mental Health Unit Opens At Oregon State Penitentiary The Oregon Department of Corrections cut the ribbon on a new behavioral health unit at the state penitentiary in Salem on Friday.