In Opioid Battle, Cherokee Want Their Day In Tribal Court

JAN HOFFMAN, NY Times: Science
Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:47am

Decimated by addiction, its heritage at risk, the Cherokee Nation is trying to sue pharmacies and distributors. But it may be blocked from doing so.

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