Health
Changes mulled as synthetic drug sentences cause confusion
The men who sold it called it Mr. Miyagi, a mind-altering chemical compound mixed with vegetable material and resembling marijuana.
Jan 24, 2017
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Study: Heroin resurgence an 'unintended consequence' of attempt to curb OxyContin abuse
In an attempt to stem abuse of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma spent a decade and several hundred million dollars developing a version of the painkiller that was more difficult to snort, smoke or inject. Since those "abuse-deterrent" ...
Jan 13, 2017
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Inside the DEA: A chemist's quest to identify mystery drugs
No one knew what was in the baggie. It was just a few tablespoons of crystalline powder seized back in April, clumped like snow that had partially melted and frozen again.
Dec 21, 2016
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Five things to know about America's synthetic-opioid epidemic
Government scientists say they're seeing the emergence of a new class of deadly drugs built to mimic the potent prescription painkiller fentanyl. What you need to know:
Dec 21, 2016
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Homeless across country fall victim to synthetic marijuana
The nation's homeless are proving to be especially susceptible to a new, dirt-cheap version of synthetic marijuana, which leaves users glassy-eyed, aimless, sprawled on streets and sidewalks oblivious to their surroundings ...
Dec 17, 2016
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Medications
Using antibiotics wisely
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, both in the United States and around the world.
Nov 28, 2016
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Arkansas court disqualifies 2nd medical marijuana proposal
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the ballot less than two weeks before the election and with thousands of votes already cast, but voters will still be able to consider ...
Oct 27, 2016
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Medications
DEA halts move to ban controversial herbal kratom
(HealthDay)—Bowing to public pressure, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has halted a move to ban a plant called kratom, which experts say could help battle the nation's opioid epidemic.
Oct 14, 2016
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WHY IT MATTERS: Opioid epidemic
THE ISSUE: More Americans are dying from opioids than at any time in recent history, with overdose deaths hitting a peak of 28,000 in 2014. That amounts to 78 Americans dying from an opioid overdose every day, according to ...
Aug 17, 2016
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Government won't reclassify marijuana, allows more research
The Obama administration isn't going to reclassify marijuana and remove it from the list of the most dangerous drugs.
Aug 11, 2016
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