Abating Oklahoma’s Opioid Epidemic is Projected to Cost More than $17.5B

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The state of Oklahoma unveiled a 30-year plan to abate Oklahoma’s opioid epidemic Friday that would carry a hefty price tag of more than $17.5 billion. The detailed abatement plan was slowly revealed Friday during Day 19 of testimony in a trial in Cleveland County District Court where Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has accused… Continue reading Abating Oklahoma’s Opioid Epidemic is Projected to Cost More than $17.5B

First Big Trial in Opioid Crisis Set to Kick Off in Oklahoma

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The first major test of whether states can hold drugmakers accountable for the opioid crisis is headed to an Oklahoma courtroom. In a trial starting Tuesday, lawyers for Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter will argue that the marketing practices of Johnson & Johnson are to blame for widespread drug addiction that has devastated the state.… Continue reading First Big Trial in Opioid Crisis Set to Kick Off in Oklahoma