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During the COVID-19 pandemic, when fentanyl overdoses surged, doctors were desperate to find ways of helping their patients.

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For individuals reporting cannabis use, the odds of opioid misuse are reduced among individuals in states with medical cannabis legalization.

Rate of severe maternal morbidity 292.1 per 10,000 live births among those with OUD, with variation seen across states.

The agreement also ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma and prohibits them from selling opioids in the United States.

Sean Hanchett died in custody in December 2022, and did not receive adequate medical attention, the suit alleged.