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Opioids
211 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
Drug war and tough-on-crime legislation (and even more judicial discretion) keeping Ohio’s prison population growing
Main May 7, 2016Drug war and tough-on-crime legislation (and even more judicial discretion) keeping Ohio's prison population growing My own Columbus Disptach has this article about Ohio's continued struggles to…
Health Industry Washington Watch
HHS Proposes Doubling the Buprenorphine Patient Cap to Expand Access to Opioid Dependence Treatment
HHS has proposed increasing from 100 to 200 the patient limit for qualified practitioners who prescribe buprenorphine-based medication-assisted treatment under the Controlled Substances Act to expand access to treatment for…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Pregnant and Addicted: The Tough Road to Family Health
NPR (March 28, 2016): Pregnant and Addicted: The Tough Road to Family Health, by Sarah Jane Tribble:The number of people dependent on opioids is increasing, including women of child-bearing age.…
Focus on Regulation
FDA Notifies Applicants of Intent to Require Sweeping Changes to Labeling for IR Opioid Analgesics and Entire Class of Prescription Opioids
By Lynn Mehler, Delia A. Deschaine
FDA has announced its intent to require new class-wide labeling requirements for immediate-release (IR) opioid pain medications including new black and other safety warnings. The enhanced warnings are intended “to…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Some marijuana reform developments (with seasonal politics) viaMarijuana Law, Policy and Reform
Main February 11, 2016Some marijuana reform developments (with seasonal politics) via Marijuana Law, Policy and ReformIt has been a few weeks since I highlighted here developments in the marijuana reform…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Their ‘compassion’ is seriously flawed: Politicians care about white addicts — but still love the racist drug war”
Main February 8, 2016"Their 'compassion' is seriously flawed: Politicians care about white addicts — but still love the racist drug war"The title of this post is the headline of this…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Decriminalizing Drugs: When Treatment Replaces Prison”
Main December 9, 2015"Decriminalizing Drugs: When Treatment Replaces Prison"The title of this post is the headline of this lengthy New York Times commentary piece authored by Tina Rosenberg, which gives…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“How Doctors Helped Drive the Addiction Crisis”
Main November 8, 2015"How Doctors Helped Drive the Addiction Crisis"The title of this post is the headline of this extended New York Times op-ed authored by Richard Friedman, which reinforces…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Prez Obama talking again about talking some more about criminal justice reform
Main October 18, 2015Prez Obama talking again about talking some more about criminal justice reformAs reported in this USA Today piece, headlined "Obama launches criminal justice tour: 'Something I’ll keep…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Fatal Re-Entry: Legal and Programmatic Opportunities to Curb Opioid Overdose Among Individuals Newly Released from Incarceration”
Main July 15, 2015"Fatal Re-Entry: Legal and Programmatic Opportunities to Curb Opioid Overdose Among Individuals Newly Released from Incarceration"The title of this post is the title of this notable new…