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Anti-Government Spending Group Attacks Discount Drug Program for the Poor
The group may be helping Big Pharma advance its agenda by lending an appearance of grassroots support.
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Legalizing All Drugs Is Just the Beginning of a Compassionate Drug Policy
In a new book, neuroscientist Carl Hart shares stories of his own drug use to break down the stigma.
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Small Amounts of All Drugs Are Now Decriminalized in Oregon
Supporters of Oregon's shift to decriminalization hope that the measure can serve as a model for the rest of the U.S.
![A growing body of evidence shows that psilocybin therapy can provide enormous benefits to those with terminal illnesses.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/11/GettyImages-1178534783-400x300.jpg)
Advocates Push for Washington State to Allow Magic Mushrooms for Dying Patients
A growing body of evidence shows that psilocybin therapy can provide enormous benefits to those with terminal illnesses.
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Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Small Possession of All Drugs
The measure will also increase access to non-coercive addiction treatment.
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FDA-Required Tests on Puppies Slow Progress to COVID Treatment
Dosing puppies with drugs designed for humans won’t make people safer. In fact, it poses serious risks to human health.
![Descovy, with its brand new patent, could easily slip into the market niche previously occupied by Truvada, thus enabling Gilead to continue to sell a new version of PrEP for the $1,800 per month (or more) that it has been making on Truvada.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/12/descovy_2-740x525-400x300.jpg)
FDA Approved HIV Prevention Drug Without Clearing for Use by Cisgender Women
While the drug has been shown to be highly effective for cisgender women, it is used mostly by affluent white men.
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Floridians Are Suing a Cop Fired for Planting Drugs in Their Vehicles
Thanks to the diligence of one assistant state attorney, 119 cases were thrown out.
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Locking Up Drug “Dealers” to Save Users Doesn’t Make Anyone Safer
For a real solution, we must first address the economic conditions that drive people into illicit economies.
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More States Say Doctors Must Offer Overdose Reversal Drug Along With Opioids
Co-prescribing mandates are emerging as the latest tactic to combat the opioid crisis