opioid epidemic

How opioid lawsuit money could help solve the epidemic

One judge has the daunting task of resolving more than 400 lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. Assigning blame for this complex epidemic won't…

by Allie Nicodemo March 21, 2018

To address opioid crisis, researchers call for focus on root causes of suffering

There is no easy fix to the opioid crisis. But one thing is certain—traditional approaches have been failing, according to Northeastern professor and drug policy…

by Allie Nicodemo December 22, 2017

Professor’s systems engineering models could save lives in rampant opioid crisis

On Thursday, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency. Northeastern professor James Benneyan has been waiting for this day. He’s spent the…

by Allie Nicodemo October 27, 2017

How opioid lawsuit money could help solve the epidemic

To address opioid crisis, researchers call for focus on root causes of suffering

Professor’s systems engineering models could save lives in rampant opioid crisis

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