FDA Announces Pilot Program to Help Stop Illegal Opioid Online Sales

June 9, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are launching a 120-day pilot to help reduce the availability of unapproved opioids illegally offered for sale online.

Florida Law Limiting First Opioid Prescription is Linked to Drop in Opioid Use

March 2, 2020

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A Florida law restricting the quantity of opioids a doctor can prescribe for acute pain to three days’ worth may have led to overall reductions in opioids dispensed to patients in the state, says a new study.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Executive Order to Fight Opioid Crisis

January 29, 2020

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Illinois Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-02 to establish the Governor's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee. Illinois is also dedicating $4.1 million state dollars to expand recovery and prevention services for individuals with opioid use disorder in the state.

Justice Department Awards More than $333 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis

December 16, 2019

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The Department of Justice announced awards of more than $333 million to help communities affected by the opioid crisis.

Opioid Epidemic Cost the U.S. Economy at Least $631 Billion over Four Years

December 9, 2019

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The opioid epidemic cost the U.S. economy at least $631 billion from 2015 to 2018, according to a Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) analysis of non-medical opioid use.

Minn. Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction

May 21, 2019

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The Minnesota Senate has approved the House File 400, the Opioid Stewardship Fund bill.

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Security Magazine

2020 August

This month in Security magazine, we examine how physical security leaders are being propelled into a unique position of revenue preservers and risk managers for their businesses. In addition, we profile Scott Ashworth, Director of Security for Atlanta United. Also, security leaders discuss how to develop cybersecurity careers, election security, data protection strategies, measuring and reporting security operations maturity and more!

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