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FDA approves overdose drug Narcan as 1st over-the-counter opioid treatment
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By Peter Weber Published
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Laughing gas ban: a sensible measure or hysterical overreaction?
Talking Point The government’s proposed new law is at odds with advice from the UK’s drug advisory panel
By The Week Staff Published
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Drug shortages could present national security risk to U.S., report says
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Nootropics: do brain-boosting drugs work and are they safe?
feature Stimulants are readily available but experts warn ‘smart drugs’ could lead to addiction
By The Week Staff Published
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Obesity drugs: is new ‘skinny jab’ a game changer or a quick-fix fad?
Today's Big Question Weight-loss injection loved by celebrities has been given the green light by the NHS
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Are drugs the answer to the world's obesity problem?
Today's Big Question More than half the world's population could be overweight in the next decade or so
By Theara Coleman Published
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4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico by armed gunmen, 2 killed, FBI says
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By Justin Klawans Published
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A 'game changer' for weight loss
Speed Read A new generation of breakthrough drugs promises to revolutionize the treatment of obesity. But there are concerns.
By The Week Staff Published
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Tranq dope: the new horror drug on US streets
feature A dangerous mixture of animal sedative and fentanyl has flooded Philadelphia and beyond
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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FDA advisers recommend making Narcan available over the counter
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Amsterdam bans cannabis smoking outside in red light district
Speed Read City council is introducing new rules to improve the quality of life for locals
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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New Zealand discovers 3.5 tons of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Why did Hong Kong criminalize CBD?
Speed Read Hong Kong had a quickly-growing CBD industry. Why did officials suddenly change course?
By Theara Coleman Published
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The fentanyl scourge
Speed Read Overdose deaths from the powerful, easy-to-produce drug have soared. How did this happen?
By The Week Staff Published
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