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Tom Marino Withdraws Nomination as Head of White House Drug Control Office
Representative Tom Marino of Pennsylvania announced this week he is withdrawing his name from consideration as head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. His decision comes in the wake of a Washington Post and 60 Minutes joint report that concluded legislation Marino sponsored hampered efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration to fight the opioid epidemic. Read More
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Senators: Repeal Law That Impedes DEA’s Ability to Crack Down on Opioid Distribution
Two Democratic senators have introduced legislation that would repeal a law they say hampers efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration to fight the opioid epidemic. Read More
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Justice Department Charges Chinese Distributors Who Sold Fentanyl to Americans Online
The U.S. Justice Department announced charges against two Chinese nationals who sold fentanyl online to American customers, The Washington Post reports. Read More
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Hepatitis C Spreads as a Result of Opioid Epidemic
New cases of hepatitis C are on the rise as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic, according to health officials. Read More
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Survey Finds 29% of College Students Think ADHD Drugs Help School Performance
A survey of college students finds 29 percent mistakenly think drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increase school performance. Read More
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