“We’re not just budtenders, not just security guards anymore. We’re owners now,” said a marijuana dispensary owner.
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New York Counties Skeptical Of Marijuana Legalization
In the more rural counties upstate, sheriffs and others are concerned about the effect that marijuana legalization will have on road safety.
Google Maps Now Points Users To Drug Disposal Sites
The tech giant aims to help people with opioid prescriptions get rid of excess pills in the hopes of preventing them from being abused.
Fentanyl Brunch Joke Lands Restaurant In Hot Water
An Ohio pub issued a public apology after parodying Cap’n Crunch with a joke menu item called “Oops! All Fentanyl.”
How John Lennon's Heroin Addiction Affected The Beatles
A new report delves into the impact that Lennon’s heroin addiction had on the iconic rock band.
Daniel Radcliffe Used Alcohol To Cope With Fame
Radcliffe discussed his past relationship with alcohol and decision to get sober on “Off Camera With Sam Jones.”
Emergency Rooms Are Failing Overdose Victims, Study Shows
Fewer than 10% of people who were treated in West Virginia emergency rooms for non-fatal overdose were connected with medication-assisted treatment.
Is Scanning Inmates' Mail To Stop the Spread Of Drugs Legal?
The ACLU is challenging a Philadelphia prison mail policy that they allege violates attorney-client privilege and inmates right to privacy.
World Health Organization To UN: Reclassify Cannabis
WHO is calling for the classification to be updated to reflect the medical uses of marijuana.
FDA May Recommend Naloxone Be Co-Prescribed With Opioids
The “co-prescribing” recommendation would apply to patients who are at high risk of overdose, including people who take a high-dose opioid.