Opioids

Ohio Republican wants cap lifted more on access to addiction treatment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Healthcare

Portman: Obama’s drug measures don’t go far enough

March 29, 2016 4:51 pm

Obama is expected to roll out new grants and policy changes to address the nation's opioid and heroin epidemic, as he pushes Congress to approve $1.1 billion in new funding to fight the crisis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Healthcare

Obama to roll out new funds, policies to fight drug abuse

Robert King -

March 29, 2016 4:01 am

A government report released Monday stressed that nearly 2 million uninsured, low-income people with a substance abuse disorder or mental illness live in states that haven't expanded Medicaid. (AP Photo)

Healthcare

Report: Expanding Medicaid can help mental health

Robert King -

March 28, 2016 6:00 pm

—œThe warning label requirement is a good first step in preventing the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, but more needs to be done,—? Manchin said. (AP File Photo/Alex Brandon)

Healthcare

Facing political ire, FDA steps up on opioids

Robert King -

March 28, 2016 4:01 am

Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., noted that the drug slogan from the late Nancy Reagan of

Healthcare

Lawmaker: Obama’s position on pot partly to blame for heroin overdoses

Robert King -

March 22, 2016 3:12 pm

Healthcare

From the mailroom to major legislation

Robert King -

March 21, 2016 4:01 am

Healthcare

Pelosi wants more money for Zika, opioid abuse and Flint

Susan Ferrechio -

March 17, 2016 3:59 pm

Committee pushes through four other bills addressing opioid addiction. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Healthcare

Senate panel clears major mental health bill

Robert King -

March 16, 2016 4:19 pm

CDC recommended doctors avoid prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of cancer or end-of-life care. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Healthcare

CDC releases controversial guidance on opioid prescriptions

Robert King -

March 15, 2016 5:00 pm

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POLICY ROUNDUP

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March 14, 2016 5:01 am

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Tag: Opioids

Portman: Obama’s drug measures don’t go far enough

Obama to roll out new funds, policies to fight drug abuse

Report: Expanding Medicaid can help mental health

Facing political ire, FDA steps up on opioids

Lawmaker: Obama’s position on pot partly to blame for heroin overdoses

From the mailroom to major legislation

Pelosi wants more money for Zika, opioid abuse and Flint

Senate panel clears major mental health bill

CDC releases controversial guidance on opioid prescriptions

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