Presidential Candidates Failed To Address Addiction Treatment During Debate
By Kristen Fuller, MD ❘
Both candidates did not have an answer on how to help Americans with addiction. This is a major concern for the U.S.
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New York Bans ‘Addictive Social Media Feeds’ For Teens
By Zachary Pottle ❘
Two bills signed by New York governor, Kathy Hochul, are targeted at harmful social media algorithms and ‘addictive feeds.’
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Telehealth Startup Executives Charged With Fraud
By Zachary Pottle ❘
The founder and clinical director of telehealth startup Done Global have both been arrested and charged with fraud over ADHD medications.
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FDA Analysis Finds Flaws In MDMA Treatment Study
By Jessica Sherer ❘
FDA raises concerns over studies submitted for the consideration of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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More People Are Using Marijuana Than Drinking Alcohol
By Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent study has found that, for the first time, daily marijuana use has surpassed daily alcohol use in the US.
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White House Plans To Reschedule Marijuana
By Jessica Sherer ❘
The White House has proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, allowing for more research on the drug.
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Philadelphia Settles $110M Opioid Lawsuit With Walgreens
By Zachary Pottle ❘
Walgreens has agreed to pay Philadelphia $110 million over claims that the company was negligent in its prescribing of opioid medications.
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FDA Urged To Rescind Approval Of Opioid Addiction Test
By Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent FDA approval of an opioid use disorder test has sparked criticism among the scientific community.
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High Schoolers Who Use Marijuana Or Alcohol Have More Suicidal Thoughts
By Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent study has found that high school students who use nicotine, alcohol, or marijuana struggle with increased thoughts of suicide.
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Nearly Half Of All UK Teens Feel Addicted To Social Media
By Zachary Pottle ❘
According to a recent study, nearly half of all UK teens say they are addicted to social media, with experts citing algorithms as the culprit.
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