FDA Seeks Schedule I Status for ‘Legal Morphine’
The FDA is recommending that 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a synthetic, concentrated substance derived from kratom leaves, be classified as…
Judge orders opioid case against Publix closed due to settlement
The opioid case against Publix claiming its pharmacies had over-dispensed opioid painkillers is expected to be closed based on…
US Health Officials Crack Down on Kratom-Related Products After Complaints from Supplement Industry | Health
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added…
US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added…
Does Gabapentin Raise Dementia Risk?
The anticonvulsant gabapentin has been linked to a significantly increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or…
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago
CHICAGO — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” is expected to plead guilty to U.S.…
Judge could advance Purdue Pharma’s $7B opioid settlement after all 50 states back it
All 50 U.S. states have agreed to the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ’s latest plan to settle thousands…
EMA Reviews Alcohol Dependency Drug After French Concerns
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced it…