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Epilepsy Drug May Help People Quit Smoking Marijuana, Study Suggests
The drug gabapentin, used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain, may help people quit smoking marijuana, a new study suggests.
Hispanics With Lung Cancer Tend to Live Longer
Hispanic patients with lung cancer tend to live longer than white or black patients with the disease, a new study suggests. Lower rates of tobacco use, or genetic factors, may help explain the findings, according to the researchers.
Dr. Oz and NY Legislator Promote Bill to Ban Online Sales of Psychedelic Drugs
TV’s Dr. Mehmet Oz will join New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein to introduce a bill to ban psychedelic drugs that are legally sold online.
Walgreens to Pay $7.9 Million to Resolve Allegations Over Illegal Prescription Transfers
The Justice Department announced that Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $7.9 million to resolve allegations the company gave people enrolled in government-run health programs $25 gift cards if they moved their prescriptions over to the pharmacy chain.
Federal Appeals Court Appears Unmoved By Tobacco Company Arguments in Ad Case
A Federal appeals court appeared unmoved Friday by tobacco industry arguments that the court should overrule a judgment that requires corrective ads about the dangers of smoking.
Value of Mock Car Crashes in Preventing Teen Drunk Driving Debated
Mock car crashes are a popular way of illustrating the dangers of drinking and distracted driving to teens during prom and graduation season. But in Palm Beach in southern Florida, there is disagreement about how effective these events really are.
Researchers Use Psychedelic Drugs to Reduce Dying Patients’ Fear of Death
Researchers are testing whether psychedelic drugs can help dying patients face their fear of death, The New York Times reports.
Commentary: Teen Alcohol Use — Parents Have More Influence Than They Think
Over half of all high school age drinkers get their alcohol from an adult, according to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Although adults can be part of the underage drinking problem, they can also be part of the solution, explains Jan Withers, Mothers Against Drunk Driving's National President.
Bill to Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse Stirs Debate in Kentucky
A bill that aims to curb prescription drug abuse in Kentucky is stirring debate among politicians, physicians and law enforcement officials, The Wall Street Journal reports.
FDA Issues Warning on Children’s Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Pain Patches
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert about fentanyl painkiller patches, warning that young children are at risk of death if they are accidentally exposed to the patches.
