Study Finds Lower Opioid Prescription Rates in Areas with Cannabis Dispensaries Nearby
The results of a recent study found that closer proximity to cannabis dispensaries in a community leads to a lower rate of […]
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Jelly Roll Says ‘Marijuana Has Kept Me Sober’
In an interview with Taste of Country published on May 24, Grammy Award-nominated country artist Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord said that he […]
Missouri Would Allocate $10 Million from Opioid Settlement to Psilocybin Research in New Budget Bill
The House of Representatives in Missouri has approved a budget bill that allocates $10 million from the state’s opioid settlement funds for […]
DEA Cracks Down on Internet Pill Press Sales
The DEA issued a letter Monday directed at online retailers selling pill presses, informing them that they are required to report sales […]
Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives
A higher dose version of naloxone, the nasal spray used to reverse opioid-induced overdoses, did not lead to more saved lives, according […]
DEA Allows Big Pharma Giant that Helped Fuel Opioid Crisis To Continue Operating
The DEA has rescinded a 2023 directive which previously ordered a pharmaceutical company to shutter operations after they were found to have […]
Drug Maker Unveils Experimental Drug as Opioid Alternative
A pharmaceutical company unveiled an experimental new drug that is being touted as a less dangerous alternative to opioids. To date, few […]
Cannabis Still the World’s Most Used Substance, UN Report Says
Cannabis use around the world continues to eclipse other drugs––and is increasing. Opioids, meanwhile, continue to cause the most harm. Those are […]
Majority of Los Angeles Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl
Fentanyl caused a majority of fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County for the first time last year, with nearly 60% of the […]
Big Pharma Drug Makers Fined Over $82B in Violations Last Decade, Report Shows
It’s time for Big Pharma companies that were caught lying to the public to pay up. A new report compiled by ConsumerShield […]