When Natural Disasters Strike, Another Crisis Hits Those Recovering From Opioid Addiction

Andrew Jones· Apr 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

Using Hurricane Helene as a teachable moment, a group of doctors outlined concrete steps that lawmakers can take to reverse a crisis in getting substance use medications during natural disasters.

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Payback: Tracking Opioid Cash Maker of Device To Treat Addiction Withdrawal Seeks Counties’ Opioid Settlement Cash Some researchers and recovery advocates see the NET device as the latest in a series of products pitched as the solution to the addiction crisis that have been overhyped to capitalize on money from the opioid settlements. By Aneri Pattani March 18, 2026

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