Denver First in Nation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms
Denver will become the first city in the United States to effectively decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, the hallucinogen also known as “shrooms.”
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Epidiolex Becomes First FDA Approved Marijuana-Based Drug Available in the U.S.
In June, the FDA approved Epidiolex as the medication available in the United States which is made from cannabis. Learn why that's important.
Opioid Package Passed by Senate, 98-1 Bipartisan Vote
On October 3rd, 2018, the Senate passed an opioid package that contained several bills that have all faced contention in the past.
News: Politicians Leading the Fight Against Addiction
President Trump declared the Opioid Crisis a “Public Health Emergency,” and he's not the only politician who's taking action to fight addiction.
President Obama Launches Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week
Sept. 16 through 24 is officially Prescription Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week. Read how President Obama is addressing heroin and opioid addiction.
FDA’s Approval of Hydrocodone-Only Drugs Causes Concern
When the FDA approved Zohydro and other hydrocodone-only drugs, people were worried that these potent painkillers would lead to more abuse and addiction.
Post-Election Recap: What New Drug Laws Mean for Addiction and Recovery
The 2014 midterm elections saw many drug-related ballot measures, from recreational use of marijuana to reducing criminal penalties of possession.
Vicodin, Norco Among Drugs Getting Tighter Restrictions
New laws move hydrocodone-combination products such as Vicodin, Norco and Lortab into more heavily regulated Schedule II from Schedule III.
Pain Clinics in America: The Danger of Pill Mills
A pain clinic is a medical facility that diagnoses provides painkillers for people with chronic pain. They are increasingly becoming a source of addiction.
