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Opioids in International Relations
Voter perception and the fear of a public relations black eye is always a motivating factor in politics.
Topics: drug trafficking, opioids
Cannabis and Mental Health
Even if it turns out to be ineffective for patients, buying cannabis products certainly gives a boost to the sales figures.
Topics: cannabis, prescription medications, research
Truth Comes Out
Some people are surprised that someone could function at such a high level in public despite significant drug use, but that’s something addiction has been known for.
Topics: opioids, prescription medications, risk factors
Breaking Up With Vaping
Sure, the tar was gone, but as one of the other counselors put it, “that thing ain’t nothin’ but a crack pipe for nicotine.”
Topics: addictive substances, vaping
Oh– as for Fentanyl…
…we’re often well behind the curve in terms of what’s actually happening in colleges and bars and on the streets around America.
Topics: drug trafficking, epidemiology, opioids
Tricky Opioid Payouts
I’m no lawyer, but it makes me think of robbing a bank and returning 20% of the spoils to avoid jail.
Topics: opioids, prescription medications
Mental Health and Gun Violence
I’m all in favor of wider access to good mental health care, and since drug and alcohol problems are included, I thought this might be an opportunity to point out some serious flaws in this approach.
Topics: mental illness