Schottland. Drug deaths in Scotland: Minister Joe FitzPatrick loses job Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick has lost his job in government after Scotland recorded its highest ever number of drug deaths.  The first minister has appointed An…

Mexiko. Mexican lawmakers vote to restrict foreign agents despite U.S. pressure The Chamber of Deputies of Mexico voted on Tuesday to approve a bill restricting the activities of foreign agents on national territory, despite the US voicing concerns…

USA. McKinsey statement on its past work with Purdue Pharma December 5, 2020—As we look back at our client service during the opioid crisis, we recognize that we did not adequately acknowledge the epidemic unfolding in our communities or the terrib…

USA. Senate Report: Opioid Industry Has Paid Advocacy Groups $65M A bipartisan congressional investigation has found that key players in the nation’s opioid industry have spent $65 million since 1997 funding nonprofits that advocate treating pain w…

USA. The Sacklers’ Last Poison Pill A trapdoor in the Justice Department deal with the family’s company might enable them to escape a full accounting of their part in the opioid epidemic. (NYT, 05.12.2020) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/05/opinio…

USA. US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis The US Department of Justice has accused Walmart of helping to fuel America's opioid crisis. In a lawsuit, prosecutors said the retailer filled hundreds of thousands of questionable prescripti…