The Attorney General said he would take action on Trump’s requests. President Donald Trump has instructed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies in Mexico and China, claiming that they have played a role in the US opioid epidemic. Last week, according to the New York Post, the president threw… Continue reading Trump To Jeff Sessions: Sue Drug Companies For Opioid Crisis Role
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No More Psychotropic Drugs For Migrant Kids Without Consent, US Judge Rules
Several migrant children have given disturbing testimony about being forced to take psychotropic drugs at a facility in Texas. The Trump administration must end the practice of unreservedly administering psychotropic medication to migrant children in US custody. On Monday (July 30), US District Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles ordered the government to obtain consent… Continue reading No More Psychotropic Drugs For Migrant Kids Without Consent, US Judge Rules
Chuck Schumer: Feds Playing Yo-Yo With Funds To Fight Opioid Crisis
Senator Schumer is pushing for the CDC to reconsider its decision to pull anti-opioid funding from New York City. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York is unhappy with a recent decision from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schumer says that last year, he added $350 million to a budget designed for the… Continue reading Chuck Schumer: Feds Playing Yo-Yo With Funds To Fight Opioid Crisis
Recovery Advocates Respond To Trump's Opioid PSAs With New Video
Two recovery advocates made a personal video about their addiction struggles in hopes of getting a meeting with the president to discuss opioid policies. The Trump Administration’s quartet of “Know the Truth” public service announcements about the dangers of opioid use and abuse have garnered mixed reviews from the recovery community for their shocking tone. They… Continue reading Recovery Advocates Respond To Trump's Opioid PSAs With New Video
Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
The bill would allow states to determine “the best approach to marijuana within [their own] borders.” Though Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to wage war against marijuana, President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to support bipartisan legislation that would allow states to determine their own rules regarding the legalization and regulation of marijuana. The… Continue reading Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
"Shock Value" Anti-Opioid PSAs Debut To Mixed Response
The four videos feature actors portraying individuals who go to extremely violent lengths to enable their opioid dependency. The Trump administration unveiled a quartet of public service announcements (PSAs) as part of its proposed $4.6 billion fight against the opioid epidemic. The four videos, all purported to be based on true stories, feature actors portraying individuals who… Continue reading "Shock Value" Anti-Opioid PSAs Debut To Mixed Response