FDA Urged To Rescind Approval Of Opioid Addiction Test
Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent FDA approval of an opioid use disorder test has sparked criticism among the scientific community.
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High Schoolers Who Use Marijuana Or Alcohol Have More Suicidal Thoughts
Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent study has found that high school students who use nicotine, alcohol, or marijuana struggle with increased thoughts of suicide.
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Nearly Half Of All UK Teens Feel Addicted To Social Media
Zachary Pottle ❘
According to a recent study, nearly half of all UK teens say they are addicted to social media, with experts citing algorithms as the culprit.
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FDA Issues Warning About Tianeptine AKA “Gas Station Heroin”
Jessica Sherer ❘
The FDA warns that Tianeptine products are linked to serious health risks, including slowed breathing, increased heart rate, and overdose.
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Cannabis Use Linked To Development Of Psychiatric Disorders
Jessica Sherer ❘
Study finds habitual Cannabis use increases risk for psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia, in young adults.
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Gambling Addiction Among College Students Skyrockets
Zachary Pottle ❘
Colleges across the country crack down on gambling addiction as sports betting skyrockets to alarming heights.
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Honolulu Now Requires Bars To Stock Naloxone
Jessica Sherer ❘
Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk.
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Matthew Perry Died From Acute Effects of Ketamine
Jessica Sherer ❘
Autopsy reports attributed Matthew Perry’s death to the “acute effects of Ketamine,” combined with the Opioid use disorder drug, Buprenorphine.
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Supreme Court Considers $6 Billion Deal That Would Protect Sackler Family
Zachary Pottle ❘
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could overturn immunity granted to the Sackler family following a $6 billion settlement.
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Fentanyl Dealers May Face Murder Charges In San Francisco
Zachary Pottle ❘
A new task force aimed at battling the Opioid crisis in San Francisco may allow law enforcement to treat deadly overdoses as homicides.
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