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New Orleans, LA

ABC News

The FDA rejected an application for the drug MDMA, in combination with therapy, as treatment for PTSD on Friday.

FDA rejects MDMA in combination with therapy as treatment for PTSD

Results from the phase 2 AGAVE-201 trial of axatilimab for patients with relapsed/refractory chronic GVHD support the FDA approval. The FDA has approved axatilimab-csfr (Niktimvo) for patients who weigh at least 40 kg with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after progression on 2 prior lines of systemic therapy, according to a press release from the agency.1.

FDA OKs Axatilimab in Pediatric/Adult Chronic GVHD

New phase 1b results of VLS-01, an oral transmucosal film formulation of DMT, show ‘psychologically meaningful’ improvement for patients with treatment-resistant depression. atai Life Sciences recently announced positive preliminary results from the phase 1b trial of VLS-01, an oral transmucosal film formulation of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) that is applied...

VLS-01 for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Positive Phase1B Results

Lykos Therapeutics plans to lay off about 75% of its staff as part of a larger shake-up at the California-based company, which just last week suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Food and Drug Administration. Lykos and its founder, Rick Doblin, have for years tried to persuade...

Lykos to cut 75% of staff after FDA rejection of MDMA-based therapy

The Atlantic

Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. On Friday, the fledgling field of psychedelic medicine suffered a major setback. The FDA declined to approve MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, instead asking the drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics to conduct another clinical trial to better show that the treatment is safe and effective. The agency’s full reasoning was shared only in a private letter to the company, but an advisory committee previously raised concerns about missing data on adverse events, accusations of misconduct that endangered patients, and concern that participants knew whether they received the drug or the placebo.

Psychedelic Medicine Has a Therapy Problem

Corinth, MS

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Dennis, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. During a seizure,...

Is it Possible to Cure Epilepsy?

In a notable incident in New Orleans, a top-ranking officer from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) extended gratitude and recognition to a group of bystanders who intervened when an officer was violently attacked. The altercation occurred when an NOPD officer responded to a shoplifting call at a convenience store...

Heroic Bystanders Save NOPD Officer from Violent Attack in New Orleans (Video)

Imfinzi may be used alone, or with chemotherapy in tandem with the other approved treatment, Lynparza. Imfinzi (durvalumab) and Lynparza (olaparib), two AstraZeneca products, have been approved as treatments for certain people who have primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer throughout the European Union (EU), AstraZeneca said in a press release on Aug. 14, 2024 (1). The European Commission’s approval follows a positive opinion by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use based on a subgroup analysis of mismatch repair (MMR) status in a Phase III trial (DUO-E), the results of which were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (2).

Two AstraZeneca Treatments for Endometrial Cancer Approved in EU

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Psychedelic therapy for PTSD treatment is rejected by FDA, Louisiana patient still has hope

In 1999, Lori Tipton’s brother overdosed and died while he was visiting her at Tulane in New Orleans. In 2005, Tipton’s mother murdered two women and...

Psychedelic therapy for PTSD treatment is rejected by FDA, Louisiana patient still has hope

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