Opioid Alternative Gaining Traction As Street Drug As Doctors Adjust Painkiller Prescription Practices

Gabapentin was involved in more than a third of Kentucky overdose deaths last year. The pills enhance the euphoric effects of heroin and when taken alone in high doses can produce a marijuana-like high. In other news on the crisis: the judge overseeing a massive combined lawsuit against drugmakers plans to hold a brief open-court session; the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved 25 opioid-related bills; and more.

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