DIThe Distraction Index

#opioid_crisis

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
3.7Avg Dmg
12.3Avg Hype
WEEK 88Aug 30 – Sep 5
NOISE2026-08-28
Walmart Settles DOJ Opioid Lawsuit
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
3.2
Hype
6.5
WEEK 20May 11 – 17
NOISE2025-05-17
Cuts to Narcan Program Could Be Detrimental, Advocates Say
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
1.0
Hype
7.7
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
NOISE2025-01-24
Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Agree to $7.4 Billion OxyContin Settlement
federal · broad
Damage
6.9
Hype
22.8