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Notices Sent To W.Va. Families Of Babies Born Exposed To Drugs
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than 3,800 notices have been sent to the West Virginia families of babies born exposed to drugs as part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case…. Read More
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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
By: Blake Farmer | NPR
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The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.
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As Opioid Crisis Affects A New Generation, Experts Study Long-Term Effects Of Prenatal Exposure
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Sue Meeks has worked with children for years as a registered nurse. Meeks manages the family navigator program at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Several… Read More