Trump Budget Cut: Could This Stop Non-Addictive Opioid Research

The new Trump budget cut of an estimated $6 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that was proposed recently could have disastrous results for Scripps Florida and their non-addictive opioid drug research project.

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Trump Budget Cut: Could This Stop Non-Addictive Opioid Research 

New Ban On New Sober Homes In Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach, Fl – A temporary six-month ban has been placed by the City Commission on any new applications for group homes and sober homes in Boynton Beach, Fl, reportsThe Palm Beach Post.

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New Ban On New Sober Homes In Boynton Beach

How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

Your loved one has decided to come to treatment, yay! We are very excited to be able to help your loved one on their journey in recovery.

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 How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

Kratom Will Now Be A Schedule I Drug, Reports DEA

Kratom, a hotly debated plant-based drug known to produce opioid-like effects, has until now been legal in Florida and sold in local shops.

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 Kratom Will Now Be A Schedule I Drug, Reports DEA

How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

Your loved one has decided to come to treatment, yay! We are very excited to be able to help your loved one on their journey in recovery. As they take this brave step, you begin to have a feeling of relief! But perhaps you also have a little fear and maybe a few questions like, “Did they make it through the Admissions process?” or “Will they need more shampoo?”

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How The HIPAA Law Protects Patients

Opioid Epidemic: State Laws Designed To Curb RX Pain Meds

In a new effort to combat prescription drug abuse and addiction, some states are making legislative changes that aim to restrict the number of pills doctors can prescribe at one time.

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Opioid Epidemic: State Laws Designed To Curb RX Pain Meds

New Uber Breathalyzer Attempts To Help Prevent Drunk Driving

An Uber breathalyzer is being placed around various Mumbai bars and clubs as part of an initiative to help prevent drunk driving accidents and ultimately deaths.

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New Uber Breathalyzer Attempts To Help Prevent Drunk Driving

Michele Leonhart Resigning from Drug Enforcement Administration Role

Michele Leonhart will be leaving her title as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration by the end of May.

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 Michele Leonhart Resigning from Drug Enforcement Administration Role

Silk Road Marketplace Operator Found Guilty on All Counts

Silk Road marketplace operator found guilty on all counts.

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Silk Road Marketplace Operator Found Guilty on All Counts

Colorado Sued for Legalizing Marijuana by Nebraska and Oklahoma

States like Oklahoma and Nebraska are finally doing more than voicing their opinion on Colorado’s laws about legalizing marijuana.

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Colorado Sued for Legalizing Marijuana by Nebraska and Oklahoma

Legalization of Cannabis for Native American Tribes In Florida

 In America, the legalization of cannabis has not only been up for debate by political parties but it has caused much spark in its constant change as several states have actually begun to permit the drug despite the nation adhering to maintaining its strict federal prohibition.

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Legalization of Cannabis for Native American Tribes In Florida

From Battlefield to Healing: 12th Annual Washington Health Law Summit

This session was led by Former United States Representative of Rhode Island, Patrick J. Kennedy, who also co-founded One Mind for Research and founded the Kennedy Forum. 

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 From Battlefield to Healing: 12th Annual Washington Health Law Summit

Will Healthcare Legislation Provide Answers To The New Jersey Drug Problem

In 2013 New Jersey had 557 heroin-related deaths.

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Will Healthcare Legislation Provide Answers To The New Jersey Drug Problem

Palm Beach County Considering Ban on Kratom

What are your thoughts on banning Kratom in Palm Beach County?

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 Palm Beach County Considering Ban on Kratom

Tennessee Criminalizes Drug Use During Pregnancy

This is how Tennessee would like to enforce sobriety on pregnant women.

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 Tennessee Criminalizes Drug Use During Pregnancy

Medical Marijuana Now Officially Permitted In New York State

It became official that New York is now allowing medical marijuana as part of a new state bill.

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Medical Marijuana Now Officially Permitted In New York State

The Crackdown On Making Meth: New Laws Being Placed

Who knew making meth could be as simple as searching for the ingredients on the web and gathering the main chemical ingredients from local grocery or drug stores?

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The Crackdown On Making Meth: New Laws Being Placed