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Opioids
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Total Record 107,000 Last Year
Deaths caused by drug overdoses spiked to more than 107,000 in 2021, a year marked by the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic and a rise in fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
NFL Awards $1 Million to Two Cannabis Research Initiatives
Both research groups that are receiving research funding from the NFL will be focusing on how cannabinoids can help with pain management and other football-related ailments.
Cartels Ditch Pot and Opium Fields for Synthetic Drugs, Mexico Defense Secretary Says
The governments of both Mexico and the U.S. admit that legal cannabis is hurting cartel crops.
New York City’s Supervised Injection Sites Call for Biden’s Support
New York City is seeing success with is supervised injection site program, and wants support from the Biden Administration.
U.S. Reports More Than 100,000 Overdose Deaths In One Year
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported that over 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. over a one-year period.
Canadian Groups Gives Free Weed And Edibles To Fight Opioid Abuse
Volunteer groups in Canada are providing relief to people struggling with addiction by giving away free marijuana and…
Hulu’s Dopesick Hammers Purdue Pharma for Role in Opioid Crisis
Dopesick narrates the exploits of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma, leading to the opioid epidemic.
Johnson & Johnson, Drug Distributors Settle to Pay $26B for Roles in Opioid Crisis
The $26 billion tab is the result of around 3,000 opioid-related lawsuits.
Canadian Study Finds Significant Reduction In Opioid Use Linked To Medical Cannabis Authorizations
Another recent study found a correlation between medical cannabis and a reduction in opioid use.
Cannabis Use By Methadone Maintenance Patients Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdoses
The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal…