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prescription drugs
25 posts
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest.
April 25, 2023
Study Finds Recreational Cannabis Legalization Reduces Prescription Drug Demand
Legalizing adult-use cannabis reduces the demand for prescription drugs dispensed through state Medicaid programs, according to a study.
April 19, 2022
New Research Analyzes Gender Disparities of Medical Cannabis and Prescription Drug Use
A new study suggests that female medical cannabis patients are more likely to decrease their prescription medication use than their male counterparts.
November 2, 2020
House Panel Approves Nancy Pelosi’s Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Costs
The legislation could prove tough to pass without President Trump’s support.
October 23, 2019
Adderall and Weed: Learn More About the Combo
More people are embracing the Adderall and weed combination, but we don't know much about how they really interact.
September 17, 2018
Lawmakers Want To Charge Doctors Who Prescribe Cannabis With A Felony
A group of Arizona lawmakers are looking to crack down on doctors recommending medical marijuana.
February 17, 2018
11 Markets That Benefit From Weed Legalization
What are some of the markets that benefit from weed legalization? The possibilities are endless.
January 31, 2018
Drugged: The Military’s Pill Problem
The U.S. military is drugging its own soldiers to keep them in the combat zone, with little regard for the consequences.
November 4, 2017
Teachers Indicted for Buying Prescription Pills from a Student
Two teachers indicted for buying prescription pills from a student have made headlines. What exactly happened in this Mississippi town?
October 24, 2017