Columbus, OH

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A leading medical group has called for decriminalizing personal use of a synthetic opioid used for treatment of opioid addiction without a prescription.
                The American Medical Association took a fresh stance on buprenorphine, a prescription synthetic opioid used to treat pain and opioid use disorders, during its annual meeting.
                The American Medical Association, a professional association and lobbying group for physicians and medical students, adopted the...

Medical group backs decriminalization of opioid for addiction treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to rescind a ban on JUUL e-cigarettes, indicating that it is continuing to review new case law and information from the manufacturer, as it continues to evaluate whether the nicotine levels are safe or pose an unreasonable risk of promoting teen addiction.

FDA Allows JUUL Vap Pens To Remain on Store Shelves While Continuing To Review Safety, Teen Addiction Risks

A two-drug combination may help reduce methamphetamine use for up to 12 weeks after starting treatment, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The study, published in the journal Addiction, found that participants who received injectable naltrexone plus extended-release oral...

Two-drug combination shows promise against meth use

Los Angeles, CA

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California State

Nick Davies

In the picturesque landscape of California, where golden beaches meet lush vineyards and towering redwoods, lies a hidden epidemic that is tearing apart families and communities: methamphetamine abuse. While the state often basks in the glow of its technological advancements and cultural diversity, the shadow of methamphetamine addiction looms large, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

California's Hidden Epidemic: Methamphetamine Abuse and Its Devastating Effects

Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Understanding the facts about meth drug testing can be crucial for various reasons, including workplace safety, legal matters, and personal health. Did you know that meth can be detected in urine, blood, hair, and saliva? Each method has its own detection window and level of accuracy. Urine tests are the most common, detecting meth use within 1-4 days after consumption. Blood tests, while more invasive, can detect meth within 1-3 days. Hair tests provide a longer detection period, up to 90 days, but are less commonly used. Saliva tests offer a shorter detection window, typically up to 48 hours. Understanding these facts can help you make informed decisions and stay aware of the implications of meth use.

35 Best Meth Drug Testing Facts

Methamphetamine addiction is a severe concern that affects individuals, families, and communities. The desperate struggle to quit meth is often intensified by the pervasive misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower. However, meth addiction help is available for those seeking to overcome this life-threatening habit. In this article,...

Understanding Meth Addiction Help

Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential of pharmacological interventions in addressing rising overdose rates. A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive...

Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials

USA TODAY

The FDA announced Tuesday it is revoking the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food, effective August 2.

Which sodas contain BVO? What to know as FDA bans brominated vegetable oil

UPI News

An experimental two-drug therapy has yielded promising results  to treat methamphetamine use disorder, UCLA researchers report.

Two-drug therapy shows promise in treating meth addiction

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

Kansas State

WashingtonExaminer

Kansas Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, accusing the pharmaceutical drug company of hiding “serious adverse events” related to the COVID vaccine from consumers.  Kobach argues that Pfizer violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act due to its “actions and statements relating to its COVID-19 vaccine.”  The 179-page lawsuit filed on Monday […]

Kansas sues Pfizer for misleading public about COVID vaccine

Carlsbad, CA

OptumRx will pay $20 million to resolve claims the company violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly filling certain opioid prescriptions, the Department of Justice recently announced. The agency claims OptumRx did not fill prescriptions correctly for "trinity prescriptions" like benzodiazepines and other muscle relaxants from April 2013 to April...

DOJ slaps $20M opioid prescription penalty on OptumRx

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Missouri State

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Clay County, MO

CJ Coombs

Beery, Sr. starred in films from 1913 until he died in 1946. He had a long acting career including the silent film era. His brother who was three years younger, Wallace Beery, was also an actor and an Academy Award winner. His son, Noah Beery, Jr. was a well-known character actor from The Rockford Files.

Actor Noah Beery, Sr. was from Clay County, Missouri and his son was a regular in The Rockford Files

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Can the industry that hooked us on Camels, Pall Malls, and Lucky Strikes change its stripes?. On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Reynolds American is launching a new line of nicotine-free flavored vapes. It’s just the industry’s latest attempt to undergo a conscious uncoupling from the addictive chemical that keeps consumers coming back in the first place.

Reynolds American Launches a Nicotine-Free Vape Line

A recent study found that cannabis sativa terpenes may be as effective as morphine at reducing chronic neuropathic pain. The corresponding study was published in PAIN. Terpenes are compounds that give plants aroma and taste. Some research indicates that they can also induce pain relief in both humans and animals. In the current study, researchers investigated whether terpenes could be used to manage chronic pain.

Cannabis Terpenes Similar to Morphine for Relieving Neuropathic Pain

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine has found that teens who use cannabis are at an elevenfold higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to those who do not use the drug. This finding underscores the potential mental health risks associated with cannabis use among adolescents, suggesting the association may be stronger than previously thought.

Teens who use cannabis are 11 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Lawyers “Optimistic” Suboxone Tolling Agreement Will Be Reached For Tooth Decay Lawsuits

Lawyers involved in Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits indicate they are close to reaching a tolling agreement, which would extend the statute of limitations in certain claims...

Lawyers “Optimistic” Suboxone Tolling Agreement Will Be Reached For Tooth Decay Lawsuits

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