Diabetes
Push is on in Congress to help millions of Americans cope with high insulin prices
Shane Thompson knows the nightmare facing diabetics struggling to afford the insulin necessary to regulate their blood sugar.
Apr 5, 2022
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News tagged with party drugs
Addiction
PPE and contactless delivery: Drug dealers reveal how they are adapting to coronavirus
While the COVID-19 lockdown might have brought most parts of the economy to a halt, it seems to have had little affect on drug dealers. They have even found opportunity in the situation. They wear personal protective equipment ...
May 21, 2020
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Medications
Coronavirus: Why the law on morphine should be loosened
It may seem odd to want regulations on controlled drugs, such as morphine, to be loosened in the UK, but laws designed to protect people are now causing harm to those with COVID-19.
May 12, 2020
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Health
High-priced specialty drugs: Exposing the flaws in the system
My husband, Andy, has Parkinson's disease. A year ago, his neurologist recommended a new pill that he was to take at bedtime. We quickly learned that the medication would cost US$1,300 for a one-month supply of 30 pills. ...
Jan 14, 2020
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Addiction
Parents of teens, here's what you really need to know about MDMA
We all want to reduce drug-related harm and ensure young people don't take unnecessary risks. But decades of research shows fear isn't an effective way to do this.
Dec 3, 2019
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Medications
Nancy Pelosi unveils an ambitious plan to lower drug prices
Putting her stamp on the health care issue that worries consumers the most, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday unveiled an ambitious plan to lower drug prices for seniors on Medicare and younger people with private insurance.
Sep 19, 2019
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Health
French economists make case for legal marijuana
A group of French economists on Thursday recommended legalising marijuana, arguing it would add billions to state coffers, but President Emmanuel Macron's government again ruled out letting recreational users get legally ...
Jun 20, 2019
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Medications
In debates about drug use, fun is important
Millions of Australians use, or have used, illicit substances at some point in their life, while millions more are regular users of legal drugs such as alcohol, tobacco or sleeping pills.
Feb 8, 2019
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Medications
New drug MDPV, or 'monkey dust', found in Australia. What is it and what are the harms?
Recent media reports have suggested a rise in a dangerous new party drug known as "monkey dust". This is a slang name for the drug MDPV (3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone), as well as other members of the chemical class known ...
Jan 16, 2019
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