Former Rep. Kennedy, Marijuana Opponents Regroup After Legalization Votes in …

Published January 13, 2013

Former Rep. Kennedy, marijuana opponents regroup after legalization votes in …

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Kennedy served 16 years as a congressman from Rhode Island, during which he made mental health treatment and insurance coverage a legislative priority. He revealed he had struggled with depression and alcoholism, as well as addiction to cocaine and …
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Ore., Calif., require transgender health coverage

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The Food and Drug Administration is requiring makers of Ambien and similar sleeping pills to lower the dosage of their drugs, based on studies suggesting patients face a higher risk of injury due to morning… The Food and Drug … coverage of specific …
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Distributing Naloxone to Heroin Users Highly Cost Effective

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Nevertheless, they point out that naloxone is a safe and effective treatment for opioid overdose, and its use is already standard practice in emergency settings. "A key factor limiting widespread use of naloxone is that the only U.S. Food and Drug …
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