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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Purdue Pharma L.P. pleaded guilty on Oct. 21 to criminal charges for the company's marketing and selling of opioids, which led to a nationwide opioid crisis. NICOLAS TEPPER/DFP FILE

BU professors analyze Purdue Pharma shutdown, aftermath

Kyla Denisevich November 6, 2020
Around 450,000 people have died from opioids since the turn of the century, and many companies are to blame for the drug's overprescription and misuse.
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American Protest: Big Pharma is guilty, but now we must help those suffering on the streets

Meredith Varner October 27, 2020
The fight against the opioid crisis does not end with Purdue Pharma and its admittance to guilt.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new initiative Thursday that aims to combat the opioid crisis by incorporating opioid abuse education in dental schools. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito partner with dental schools to minimize prescription drug misuse

Carolyn Hoffman February 17, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Thursday a set of dental education core competencies that will help prevent and manage prescription drug misuse. The proposed dental...

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