Cannabis and Opioid Co-use May Cause More Harm Than Good
Supplementing prescription pain medication with medical marijuana is not an effective management strategy, survey shows.
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Drug Middlemen are Responsible for Expensive Out-of-pocket Pricing
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are being held accountable to skyrocketing drug prices.
Drug Court Allow Participants to Stay if They Wish
East Lansing’s drug court is structured to promote sustainable recovery.
Stretch of I-69 is Likened to an Obstacle Course
Commuters upset that stretch of I-69 has numerous potholes and is dangerous to drive.
Forest Park Bribery Scheme Exposed, Physicians Convicted
Multiple individuals were charged in a kickback and bribery scheme at Forest Park Medical Center.
Surgeon Must Pay $9.4 Million in Malpractice Matter
Surgeon ordered to pay $9.4 million after failing to properly treat a patient’s post-surgery complications.
Priest is Shot by Neighbor While Wearing a Bulletproof Vest
Two men who live next door to each other in Arkansas decided to try shooting at each other with a bulletproof vest on. The act got them in trouble with the law.
Convicted Juvenile Murderer Waives Right to Another Hearing
Juvenile offender waives his right to a hearing, saying, “I’m a monster.”
Early Physician Ally Will Serve as Witness Against Drug Manufacturers
A doctor who once advocated for the use of addictive medication to manage pain will serve as a plaintiffs’ witness against drug manufacturuers.
State Attorneys General Believe New Opioid Guidelines are Too Relaxed
The National Association of Attorneys General has sent a letter to the federal government indicating the report recently drafted is far too relaxed and deviates from CDC guidelines.