Birmingham Pill Mill Doc’s 30-Year Sentence is Upheld
Court of Appeals determines Nigerian pill mill doctor’s sentence will stand.
Health & Medicine
Fentanyl is Claiming the Lives of Canada’s Construction Workers
The powerful synthetic drug is leading to the deaths those in the trades.
California Governor Vetoes Safe Injection Site Bill
To the dismay of many San Fran residents, Governor Newsom vetoed SB 57.
Music-based EEG Tests May Predict Cognitive Decline
EEG testing might be more accurate than using the MMSE to measure cognitive decline.
Data Shows Patients Trust Pharmacists More Than Doctors
Patients see their pharmacists as more dependable than their doctors, data shows.
Some Patients on Opioids Shouldn’t Have to Taper Off
Not all patients on prescription opioids misuse them.
Chicago Counties File Suit Against Walgreens, Kroger & Other Pharmacies
Several Chicago area counties pursue litigation against opioid-dispensing pharmacies.
Psilocybin May be Helpful for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
“Magic mushrooms” might greatly reduce the number of drinking episodes for those with AUD.
Extreme Heat Can Negatively Affect Mood, Studies Show
Temperature extremes can impact mood, including unrelenting heat.
FOMO, ‘News Addiction’ is Getting More Attention Amid the Pandemic
Researchers are not recognizing the physical and emotional effects of new addiction.