The problem is not just increased use of stimulants and opioids, it is also a lack of recovery resources, substance use disorder treatment, and a historical mistrust of healthcare providers.
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More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
The legal move stops short of expunging the pot-related cases. In what’s been described as an action “in the interest of justice,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has vacated more than 3,000 outstanding warrants for cannabis consumption and possession, some of which date back to 1978. The decision will only impact misdemeanor and violation cases where… Continue reading More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
Inside Racial Disparities In Opioid Prescribing, Drug Testing
Black patients who tested positive for marijuana were twice as likely to have their pain pills discontinued than their white counterparts. Black patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain are more likely to be tested for illicit drug use than their white counterparts. Black patients are also more likely to have their pain medication… Continue reading Inside Racial Disparities In Opioid Prescribing, Drug Testing