Tag: Addiction and treatment

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the...

Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates

WASHINGTON -- A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday — a...

The head of Mexico's detective service says his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production

MEXICO CITY -- The head of Mexico’s detective service acknowledged Tuesday that the country is “the champion” of fentanyl production, something that appears...

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

LONDON -- The European Union on Monday demanded TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and...