(Natural News) A federal judge in Manhattan cast doubt on the future of the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP and its owners after overturning a roughly $4.5 billion settlement between the company and members of the Sackler family. Members of  the Sackler family, who own the company, have been accused of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis. Judge Collen McMahon […]

(Natural News) A federal jury found that drugstore chains Walmart, CVS and Walgreens were to blame for fueling the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties. The Nov. 23 decision by jurors in Cleveland is the latest action regarding the opioid crisis that has killed more than 500,000 Americans. The jury concluded that actions by the […]

(Natural News) Members of the Sackler family, an opioid dynasty that profited to the tunes of billions of dollars through aggressive marketing of drugs such as Oxycotin that caused the modern-day opioid epidemic, were shielded from legal liability through a bankruptcy settlement on Wednesday that guarantees the family will keep billions of dollars obtained through […]

(Natural News) Knowing how to grow or where to find plants that can be used as natural remedies is an important survival skill. This ensures that when SHTF, you can still treat minor complaints like headaches or migraines. If you frequently suffer from headaches, use willow as a natural alternative to aspirin. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Foraging […]

(Natural News) With normal and healthy people turning to drugs to combat depression during the seemingly endless lockdowns caused by the pandemic, the number of deaths from drug overdose have soared to an all-time high according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s provisional data shows more than 81,230 people died from […]

(Natural News) The opioid epidemic has been costly, there’s little doubt about that. With 47,600 deaths from opioid overdose in 2017 alone, the wave of death shows no signs of slowing down. And all the while, Big Pharma has been cashing out. Purdue Pharma, owned by the Sackler family and producer of the most infamous […]

(Natural News) Cannabis offers a natural means of alleviating chronic inflammation and pain associated with various diseases. Researchers who investigated the roots of the plant report that they display considerable anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Almost every part of the cannabis plant sees use in one way or another, especially the flowers, leaves, seeds, stalks, and resin glands. Some of their applications include fiber […]

(Natural News) There’s some good news on the health front. According to new research out of Canada, people with anxiety are getting tired of taking benzodiazepines and other side effect-ridden Big Pharma drugs, and are instead switching to all-natural cannabis as a safe and effective alternative. Among 146 anxiety patients who enrolled in Canada’s medical […]

(Natural News) If you’ve been feeling  apathetic lately, it might not just be you — it might be your pain medication. Past research has shown that taking over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol can dull your ability to feel empathy for others’ pain. Now, a stunning second study confirms that common drugs like Tylenol are indeed […]

(Natural News) Acetaminophen is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever also sold under the brand name Tylenol. The accessibility of acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) lends credence to pharma industry’s claims that these drugs are safe. But research has consistently shown that acetaminophen and other NSAIDs can be quite dangerous. Statistics show that acetaminophen […]