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New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama

Opioid prescriptions in Alabama fell 46.2 percent since 2012, while the average dosage strength declined nearly 59 percent, a report showed.

January 15, 2026

Legislative leaders celebrate reduction in drug overdoses

State leaders celebrated a significant 30 percent drop in drug overdoses, attributing the success to a commission's targeted investments and statewide initiatives.

October 28, 2025

Opinion

Dustin Beaty’s redemption tale crumbles under records tying him to opioid supply

Beaty claims redemption from addiction, but records and investigators show he profited from fueling Walker County’s deadly opioid crisis.

Bill Britt

September 4, 2025

Prior authorization form, report of analysis form, x-ray picture and prescription blank next to the stethoscope and pen

Opinion

Will Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?

Every dollar spent removing barriers to non-opioid treatments returns exponentially more in avoided addiction treatment costs.

Kelly Reese

July 30, 2025

Attorney General announces $11 million for Alabama from nationwide opioid settlement

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers who contributed to the opioid crisis.

July 14, 2025

Alabama to receive $75 million from nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

The money is part of nearly $730 million obtained to combat the opioid crisis and support recovery efforts statewide.

Alex Jobin

June 17, 2025

Opinion

Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis

Every day, 130 Americans die from opioid-related overdoses, with seniors bearing a disproportionate burden.

Kelly Reese

November 27, 2024

May 29, 2023

opioid crisis

New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama

Legislative leaders celebrate reduction in drug overdoses

Dustin Beaty’s redemption tale crumbles under records tying him to opioid supply

Will Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?

Attorney General announces $11 million for Alabama from nationwide opioid settlement

Alabama to receive $75 million from nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis

Alabama, 30 states announce $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger

Montgomery takes a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis

Bill to help prevent opioid addiction set to be signed into law