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Trump Says He’ll Combat the Opioid Crisis, but His Agenda Could Make It Worse
Trump could shift the focus from public health to the prison cell.
Major Breakthrough on Capitol Hill: Government May Make Drugs Cheaper
New drugs could be sold as generics.
Congress Subpoenas Drug Enforcement Administration for Informant Policy
Members of Congress have been seeking copies of the DEA's informant guidelines since last year.
The TPP May Be Dead, but Big Pharma’s Still Getting Away With Murder
For every trade advancement in the name of improving public health and access to essential medicines, Big Pharma counters.
16-Year-Old’s Death After Coerced Meth Ingestion Underscores Violence of Immigration System
The two ICE officers who coerced Cruz Marcelino Velazquez Acevedo into killing himself remain on the force today.
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Congress Approves Drug Test Measure That Vilifies Unemployed Workers
Congress has voted to jettison Labor Department regulations that limit who can be drug-tested before collecting unemployment benefits from state governments.
Republicans Move to Expand Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
Congress is helping Gov. Scott Walker and others expand policies that punish poor people for drug use.
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Facing an Overdose Crisis, US Politicians Consider Safe Spaces for Injecting Drugs
Politicians are proposing drug reforms that have long been dismissed as too radical for discussion.
Faster Approval for Drugs and Medical Devices Raises Concerns for Patient Safety
The 21st Century Cures Act speeds up regulatory review and approves drugs and medical devices.
William Rivers Pitt | My Mother’s Favorite Thing
Nothing stops; the ripples from an act of kindness or courage extend ever outward.