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Report: Millennials Are Most Likely To Die From Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide

Nathan Yerby ❘ June 27, 2019

Millennials are the most likely age demographic to die from alcohol, drug abuse, and suicide. Many millennials struggle with substance use disorders.

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Authorities Confiscate 16 Tons Of Cocaine From Cargo Ship In Philadelphia

Nathan Yerby ❘ June 27, 2019

The largest cocaine bust in U.S. history just happened in Philadelphia. Learn more about how a cargo ship inspection uncovered $1 billion worth of cocaine.

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Evidence Of Ancient Cannabis Use Found In China

Destiny Bezrutczyk ❘ June 27, 2019

In ancient caves located in western China, researchers have found evidence of cannabis use by humans at least 2,500 years ago.

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Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Settle Opioid Lawsuit For $270M

Destiny Bezrutczyk ❘ March 27, 2019

Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers reached a settlement with Oklahoma totalling $270 million. The state claims the company caused thousands of Opioid deaths.

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SPRAVATO, First New Depression Medication In 30 Years, Approved by FDA

Cooper Smith ❘ March 6, 2019

In a historic 14-to-2 vote the FDA has approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals new medication, Spravato, for clinical depression.

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Former Pharma CEO Pleads Guilty To Bribing Doctors To Prescribe Opioids

Destiny Bezrutczyk ❘ January 11, 2019

Former CEO of pharmaceutical company, Insys, pleaded guilty to bribing doctors to prescribe opioids. Michael Babich could serve 25 years in prison.

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CDC Names The Deadliest Drugs In America

Cooper Smith ❘ December 12, 2018

In the final month of 2018, the CDC has released a report of the drugs that have been involved in the most deaths from 2011 to 2016.

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Lucemyra, A New Non-Opioid For Opioid Withdrawal

Cooper Smith ❘ November 29, 2018

In May of 2018, the FDA approved Lucemyra, a new medication to treat the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. It is available as of August of 2018.

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Epidiolex Becomes First FDA Approved Marijuana-Based Drug Available In The US

Cooper Smith ❘ November 14, 2018

In June, the FDA approved Epidiolex as the medication available in the United States which is made from cannabis. Learn why that's important.

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