Addiction
Five things to know about fentanyl, America's deadliest drug
President Donald Trump has repeatedly hit out at China for failing to curb the export of illegal fentanyl to the United States.
Aug 3, 2019
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News tagged with law
Addiction
Study finds unintended consequences of state, opioid policies
In response to the increase in opioid overdose deaths in the United States, many states have implemented supply-controlling and harm-reduction policy measures aimed at reducing those deaths. But a recent study from Indiana ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Addiction
Debunking claims about medical marijuana
In 1996, California became the first US state to legalise marijuana use for medical purposes. Medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states. Opponents of medical marijuana argue that such laws increase recreational marijuana ...
Feb 22, 2018
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Other
1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
For some elementary and middle schoolers, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the school day starts before the first bell even rings: morning drop off.
Aug 15, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Obstetrician-gynecologists can help protect working mothers
(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists and other obstetric providers can help to protect women working through their pregnancy, according to a Committee Opinion published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Apr 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trauma therapy for police officers dealing with child pornography, cyberdeviance
Children are victimized every day in child pornography cases, but hidden behind the societal outcry to protect them are the law enforcement investigators forced to shuffle through sometimes thousands of illegal images.
Oct 2, 2018
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Addiction
Marijuana use amongst youth stable, but substance abuse admissions up
While marijuana use amongst youth remains stable, youth admission to substance abuse treatment facilities has increased, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Aug 15, 2017
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Medications
Some pharmacies thwart efforts to improve access to the opioid overdose reversal drug
In response to the opioid crisis, all 50 states have changed their laws to make naloxone, the overdose reversal drug, easier to get and use.
Nov 16, 2018
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Health
Passage of recreational cannabis laws leads to some rise in use but not for all demographics
The U.S. is seeing an increased use of cannabis resulting from its legalization for recreational purposes, according to a study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings showed that passage ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Forensic examiners pass the face matching test
The first study to test the skills of FBI agents and other law enforcers who have been trained in facial recognition has provided a reassuring result - they perform better than the average person or even computers on this ...
Sep 1, 2015
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