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Arkansas will receive $5.4 million from the multi-state settlement between attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories and McKinsey & Co. one of the world's biggest consulting firms. read more >

Following the money explains the opioid crisis and explains why it has been allowed to continue. read more >

It turns out that more careful prescribing guidelines don’t fix pre-existing dependency, and illegal replacements are even more deadly. read more >

Arkansas officials filed a lawsuit against three drug manufacturers Thursday, claiming overzealous and deceptive marketing contributed to an increase in opioid abuse that fueled a spike in overdose deaths. read more >

A Sebastian County man who became addicted to opioids sued the drug manufacturers last month in one of the latest lawsuits filed by consumers, state attorneys general and local governments against opioid makers. read more >