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Generic Drug Makers Await FDA Decision on OxyContin
Generic drug makers are waiting for the Food and Drug Administration to decide whether they must make tamper-resistant forms of OxyContin, or if they can produce the original version, The Wall Street Journal reports. OxyContin’s first patent expires Tuesday.
Federal Government Funding for Marijuana Research Declines
The federal government has been reducing funding for research on marijuana’s potential medical benefits, Bloomberg reports. Medical research funding for marijuana reached a peak of $131 million in 2007; it dropped to $91 million last year.
Planting False Memories of Getting Sick from Alcohol Might Reduce Drinking: Study
A new study suggests planting false memories of getting sick from alcohol may influence a person to drink less of that type of alcohol in the future.
NFL System of Managing Players’ Pain Called Potentially Dangerous
The National Football League has a complex and potentially dangerous system of managing pain, The Washington Post reports. One in four players surveyed by the newspaper said they felt pressure from team doctors to take medications they were uncomfortable with.
Commentary: ASAM Survey to Identify Where Patient Access to Addiction Treatment is at Risk
As a growing number of states have either passed new legislation or are considering legislation limiting payment for opioid treatment, the American Society of Addiction Medicine has launched a task force focused on FDA-approved medications for opioid dependence, says their Acting President Dr. Stuart Gitlow.
Companies Use Data Analysis to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
A growing number of companies are using data analysis to fight prescription drug abuse, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Many Young Adults Use Parents’ Insurance to Treat Substance Abuse, Mental Illness
Young adults who receive health insurance through their parents’ plans because of the Affordable Care Act are more likely to use the coverage to treat substance abuse, mental illness or pregnancy, compared with their peers who already had coverage, a new report finds.
Federal Government Outlaws Three More Synthetic Marijuana Substances
In an effort to further crack down on synthetic drugs, the federal government announced this week it is outlawing three more synthetic marijuana substances.
Countries Collaborate to Create Synthetic Drug Early Warning System
An international effort is underway to identify and ban new synthetic drugs earlier, Bloomberg Businessweek reports.
Letter From the Editor: Our Second Anniversary
Thank you for being part of the Join Together community as we celebrate our second anniversary.
