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Marketing tech
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

'No More Tears' author discusses Johnson & Johnson's questionable business practices

Investigative journalist Gardiner Harris critiques Johnson & Johnson's trustworthiness by linking its business practices to health crises, notably cancer from baby powder.
#addiction
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The alternatives to PAIN Act offers a blueprint for change in favor of non-addictive pain medications at parity with opioids | amNewYork

Transformative policy reforms can alleviate the opioid epidemic's impact on families.
Addressing the healthcare system is crucial to preventing addiction caused by medical prescriptions.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

New bill seeks to ban prop bets, impose other sports betting regulations

Senator Keenan warns that the sports betting industry mirrors the early days of the opioid epidemic, with reckless marketing contributing to addiction.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependence

The opioid epidemic in Oregon saw a significant increase in overdose deaths due to overprescription and illicit use.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The alternatives to PAIN Act offers a blueprint for change in favor of non-addictive pain medications at parity with opioids | amNewYork

Transformative policy reforms can alleviate the opioid epidemic's impact on families.
Addressing the healthcare system is crucial to preventing addiction caused by medical prescriptions.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

New bill seeks to ban prop bets, impose other sports betting regulations

Senator Keenan warns that the sports betting industry mirrors the early days of the opioid epidemic, with reckless marketing contributing to addiction.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependence

The opioid epidemic in Oregon saw a significant increase in overdose deaths due to overprescription and illicit use.
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#substance-abuse
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Healthcare

Medicaid Cuts Kick Down on People Caught in the Opioid Epidemic

Medicaid funding cuts could critically impact treatment for opioid use disorder amid a worsening opioid epidemic in the U.S.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of 'addicts'

The Hochul administration aims to replace the term 'addict' with 'person with a substance use disorder' to combat stigma.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of 'addicts'

The Hochul administration aims to replace the term 'addict' with 'person with a substance use disorder' to combat stigma.
more#substance-abuse
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

What Harm Reduction Really Looks Like

The surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.
#drug-policy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing

Street fentanyl claims misrepresented as justification for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Which Drug Epidemic Is Next: Meth, Psychedelics, Mushrooms?

Opioid epidemics in the U.S. often precede stimulant epidemics, indicating recurring trends in substance abuse.
Cyclical theory of drug use highlights how historical contexts influence drug preferences and policies.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Medicine

History Exposes a Crucial Flaw in RFK Jr.'s Vision for Treating Drug Addiction

Kennedy's plan focuses on treating addiction as a disease and emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing

Street fentanyl claims misrepresented as justification for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Which Drug Epidemic Is Next: Meth, Psychedelics, Mushrooms?

Opioid epidemics in the U.S. often precede stimulant epidemics, indicating recurring trends in substance abuse.
Cyclical theory of drug use highlights how historical contexts influence drug preferences and policies.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Medicine

History Exposes a Crucial Flaw in RFK Jr.'s Vision for Treating Drug Addiction

Kennedy's plan focuses on treating addiction as a disease and emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
more#drug-policy
#pain-management
Alternative medicine
fromGreenmedinfo
10 months ago

Opioid Prescription Rates Plummet by 68% with Chiropractic Intervention, Study Finds

Chiropractic care can significantly reduce opioid prescriptions for low back pain patients, potentially offering a safer pain management alternative.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Pain Relief

Addressing emotional health is vital for effective chronic pain management.
Understanding pain as a brain process can alleviate fears and reduce chronic pain.
Alternative medicine
fromGreenmedinfo
10 months ago

Opioid Prescription Rates Plummet by 68% with Chiropractic Intervention, Study Finds

Chiropractic care can significantly reduce opioid prescriptions for low back pain patients, potentially offering a safer pain management alternative.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Pain Relief

Addressing emotional health is vital for effective chronic pain management.
Understanding pain as a brain process can alleviate fears and reduce chronic pain.
more#pain-management
#drug-overdose
Medicine
fromNews Center
6 months ago

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Medicine

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.
Medicine
fromNews Center
6 months ago

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Medicine

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.
more#drug-overdose
fromRoger Ebert
7 months ago
Books

"Matlock" Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

The Sackler family is often viewed as a key real-life villain due to their role in the opioid crisis.
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
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