News: 27 States Have Filed Lawsuits Against Opioid Manufacturer
More and more frequently, states have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. It essentially comes down to two factors: advertising and distribution.
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News: Is Your City at Risk for a Spice Outbreak?
Spice. K2. Fake weed. Whatever you call, the drug mimics the chemicals in Marijuana but has different side effects, and it's becoming popular.
The Relationship Between Drugs and Gun Violence
The relationship between drugs and gun violence is a very complex one because both are serious problems facing American society.
Can a Small Louisiana Town End an Opioid Manufacturer’s Sketchy Marketing?
A small town in Louisiana is attempting to fight the opioid epidemic by suing opioid manufacturers. Maybe this will convince them to change their ways.
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.
News: Cigarettes and Opioids: A New Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Cigarettes and opioids stimulate the brain in similar ways. Recent research suggests that smoking cigarettes may affect opioid addiction.
Smartphone Addiction Linked to Chemical Imbalance and Depression
Smartphone addiction is a serious problem that is getting worse, and recent studies have shown a connection to chemical imbalance and depression.
President Trump Declares Opioid Crisis “Health Emergency”
On October 26, 2017, President Trump directed the Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
FDA Considering Slashing Nicotine Levels To Prevent Addiction
The FDA announced a plan to reduce smoking-related deaths in the United States by reducing the level of nicotine in cigarettes to make them non-addictive.
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