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Marijuana use associated with heart attack and stroke
Speed Read Two new studies point to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
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Drug use rife among Russian soldiers in Ukraine
Speed Read Frontline troops 'easily' access illegal substances, which can cause paranoia and hallucinations
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Ecuador banana empire scion Daniel Noboa wins presidency amid surge in drug-related violence
Speed Read Noboa, 35, now has just 18 months to solve Ecuador's soaring drug trafficking violence problem
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How climate change increases cases of substance abuse
The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of serious gastrointestinal problems
Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.
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Consumption rooms: a legal place for illegal drugs?
Talking Point Scotland approves UK's first trial facility where users can take drugs under medical supervision
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Evergreening: Big Pharma's big con
The Explainer Practice of extending patents stifles competition and can increase the cost of vital drugs to those most in need
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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
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Will Medicare drug price controls save lives?
Talking Point Medicare starts negotiating lower drug prices over Big Pharma protests
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U.S. health agency advises easing federal marijuana restrictions
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Medicare drug price negotiations start with 1st 10 drugs, pharmaceutical industry lawsuits
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From boomtown to bust, the story of San Francisco
In Depth A variety of social problems have cast a shadow over the once-gleaming City by the Bay
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What next for Ecuador after Fernando Villavicencio assassination?
feature The killing of a candidate ahead of this week’s elections follows years of crime and a rapidly increasing drugs trade
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