The AMA’s full-court press on vaping comes as a wave of illnesses continue to afflict vape users across the country.
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Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Researchers found that drinking increased in all subgroups of the population, and most steeply among women, the elderly and minorities. Americans are spending more on alcohol than ever before and are also reporting higher rates of alcohol use disorder, all while beverage companies are increasing their budgets for alcohol advertising. Surprisingly, more than a quarter… Continue reading Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Congress "Scared" To Take On American Medical Association Over Opioids
A senator recently called out Congress for not standing up to the AMA for stalling progress on anti-opioid abuse regulations. A powerful physicians lobby is blocking efforts in Congress to regulate the way certain medications like opioid painkillers are prescribed, according to a new report. According to the Daily Beast, the American Medical Association has… Continue reading Congress "Scared" To Take On American Medical Association Over Opioids