Hampton Community Opioid Partnership

11/26/2020

https://www.wsj.com/articles/purdue-pharma-pleads-guilty-to-felonies-over-oxycontin-sales-11606243071

Big news regarding Perdue Pharma.

The guilty plea follows the approval last week by a U.S. bankruptcy court judge of an $8.34 billion settlement between Purdue Pharma and the Justice Department.

10/21/2020

A good article that shouldn't be passed up....

The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.

03/19/2020

Hampton Community: we are an unique and special place that values our connection one to another. We have deep care and compassion for one another. As we endure this time of isolation and “social distancing”, may we find creative ways to strengthen our bonds of community. Stay safe and don’t grow weary. We are here for each other.

02/16/2020

A good read from the WSJ...

An $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers to resolve litigation over the opioid crisis has fallen apart, after more than 20 state attorneys general rejected it in a letter earlier this week.

02/10/2020

As a follow up to our most recent summit about va**ng, this is an eye-opener about the dangers associated with va**ng:

Daniel Ament, the teen who became anonymously famous after becoming the first patient to receive a double lung transplant from va**ng, spoke to a class of students about the dangers of va**ng.

01/27/2020

A question was presented last Wednesday night during our summit which we want to make available to all who visit our Facebook site. We are hoping our network of individuals would be able to offer some good suggestions:
"Are any places available in the area (Pittsburgh) for meetings for TEENS struggling with ni****ne addiction? Support groups available?"

Thanks for your interest and partnership with our efforts to create a more informed and supportive network.

01/21/2020

Happening tomorrow night! Please join us for an informative evening.

01/10/2020

Don't miss this important discussion on the opioid crisis, as well as the growing dangers of va**ng.

01/02/2020

Allegheny County got 2,976 kits of Narcan from a state agency, then 10,176 kits last fiscal year -- and is set to get just 2,268 this year.  

12/19/2019

More details coming soon!