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• Everyday over 130 people die from overdosing on opioids
• Approximately 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for pain misuse them
• Out of that number 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder
• It’s estimated 4 to 6 percent of those who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin
• Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans over 50

Big name pharmaceutical companies have made billions of dollars by pushing opioid medications through extensive marketing schemes. Drug manufacturers are accused of misleading doctors and the public about the addictiveness of opioid based drug medications. They heavily advertise the benefits of the medication while understating how addictive opioids are. What has been the result? Countless of Americans are suffering the consequences of opioid addiction, while pharmaceutical companies continue to profit.

The pharmaceutical companies that are marketing these drugs have failed to make known the fact that prescription opioids are not that different from heroin. In fact, when analyzed on a molecular level the difference between them is almost indistinguishable. Heroin and opioids are synthesized from the same plant, their molecular structures are similar, and they bind to the same receptors in the brain creating euphoric effects. It is evident why there is a connection between prescription opioid abuse and heroin addiction.

Pharmacies are another part of the medical community that have been put on trial for contributing to the opioid crisis. They have been included in lawsuits for ignoring suspicious prescribing patterns, and turning a blind eye towards doctors that are over-prescribing opioids. The reason for this is financial gain. The more customers that come into their pharmacy to fill prescriptions, the more money they make.

There are many companies that are facing lawsuits from families of individuals who have died of an overdose. The following are just a few:

• CVS
• Walgreens
• Johnson & Johnson
• Walmart
• Purdue Phama LP
• Endo Pharmaceuticals

At Jason Stone Injury lawyers we believe that the medical community should be held accountable for the damage they have caused. We are dedicated to our clients and want to help them achieve justice.

The attorneys at Jason Stone Injury Lawyers want to see an end to the opioid crisis that is plaguing the United States. We have seen how opioid addiction can destroy lives and tear families apart. The lawsuits filed against opioid manufacturers have already forced them to make some changes in the distribution of opioids. It is our hope that the continued lawsuits filed against the medical manufacturers and distributors of these drugs will force them to make further behavioral adjustments.

Our commitment to your well-being and satisfaction is summed up in our Stone Cold Guarantee®. Our attorneys are ready to do the heavy lifting so you can focus on getting better.

We will stand by you through the entire process, helping you understand what to expect and updating you on the status of your case. We can often prove you qualify to hold the at-fault driver liable and settle these cases without resorting to filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, we will not hesitate to take your case to court if necessary to get the full range of damages to which you are entitled.

• Everyday over 130 people die from overdosing on opioids
• Approximately 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for pain misuse them
• Out of that number 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder
• It’s estimated 4 to 6 percent of those who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin
• Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans over 50
• Craving painkillers after the pain has subsided
• Overusing the pills, taking more than the prescribed dosage
• Contemplating the use of illegal drugs such as heroin as a substitute for the prescribed medication

Are you concerned that you or a loved one is becoming addicted to opioids?

If you or a loved one are displaying the warning signs of addiction, you may want to reach out to an addiction counseling organization. The early detection of addiction can help stop the problem before it becomes too strong to resist.