Addiction and Substance Abuse

DEA Asked Public To Comment On Its Proposed Kratom Ban And 99 Percent Opposed It

But the legal fate of the herb still hangs in the balance.
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Seattle Approves Nation's First Safe Injection Sites In Fight Against Opioid Crisis

“Clearly the status quo isn’t working anywhere, and clearly we need to look at new tools," one area health official said.
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Citing Opioid Crisis, Obama's Drug Czar Warns Against Repealing Affordable Care Act

Michael Botticelli says the ACA has helped to combat the country's opioid epidemic.
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This Scientist Thinks Cannabis Could Be A Wonder Drug For Treating MS

Anecdotally, medical marijuana has been extremely successful for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Researchers now want to find out why.
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Bill Maher Highlights Extent Of Opioid Abuse In Trump-Voting States

"Kids, don’t do heroin, it’s a gateway to being a Republican," he warned.
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Marijuana Eases Pain, But Jury's Out On Other Health Benefits, Scientists Say

Researchers call for more studies to fill the gaps in knowledge about pot use.
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