CSIP and its partner organizations sometimes contribute articles about the problems and issues posed by illicit online pharmacies in various media outlets. Various news and information organizations also report on the work of CSIP. This page contains collections of articles written by CSIP staff or partners about the organization, as well as stories about CSIP from the media.
Opioids from the Internet: Almost All Online Pharmacies are Illegal
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 97 percent of online pharmacies operate illegally – both in the form of surface websites and the Darknet. The June 2018 report, The State of Opioid Sales on the Dark Web, prepared for CSIP by partner LegitScript, sheds light on the ongoing challenges of regulating the large scale operations of websites trying to sell opioids and other harmful medications to the public. The use of click-bait ads on social media sites can leader users astray and even put them at risk for credit card and identify theft.
A recent article in Newsweek highlighted CSIP’s new report and its range of resources to help consumers verify the safety of online pharmacies before making purchases, find ways to save money safely when shopping for medications, and help families access opioid prevention and addiction management tools (through MedicineSafe.org – collaboration with The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids).
CSIP Participates in FDA Opioid Summit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held an Opioid Summit on June 27, 2018. The purpose of the Summit was to invite “internet stakeholders, government entities, academic researchers, and advocacy groups to discuss ways to collaboratively take stronger action in combating the opioid crisis by reducing the availability of illicit opioids online.” CSIP director, Marjorie Clifton, participated in the Summit. The following articles, published on June 27, 2018 highlight the Summit and CSIP’s involvement. Read More
MedicineSafe Campaign Highlighted on ‘Overnight America’
Ryan Wrecker, host of the ‘Overnight America’ show broadcast on KMOX News Radio 1120 from St. Louis, Mo. recently interviewed Courtney Hunter of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, discussing the opioid crisis’ impact on Missouri and the U.S., and highlighting the resources available through the MedicineSafe campaign.