Pain and Prescription
Once people had it in their minds that there was a correct way to handle chronic pain it was only a matter of time until it started to affect prescriptions.
Tagged: Opioids
The War On Chronic Illness Drugs
Chronic illness required passionate commitment. The problem being that we don’t give a damn about people who suffer from chronic illness.
Oxycodone and Me
In which our hero is nearly mistaken for a drug addict but ultimately gets the help he needs.
Later, Kimmy Jo
“Life’s a garden man. Dig it!” That’s the tagline on my friend Kim’s Facebook profile. It’s a fitting slogan for a woman like her, a happy-go-lucky girl who never took anything too seriously. Even...
DEA Outed for Letting Opioid Production Surge While Crisis Continued
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) should protect consumers from harmful substances regardless of their legality. However, when it came to addressing the opioid crisis, it failed in its duty.
Wednesday Writs for May 1st
Even in the early 70s, lawyers arguing at SCOTUS didn’t get very far before being peppered with questions. Ginsburg argued for 11 straight minutes.
A Responsibility to Find New Pain-Relief Methods in Midst of the Opioid Crisis
We need a brand-new approach to relieving human pain. Our existing solutions pack our prisons, sentence nonviolent offenders to life and exacerbate one of the worst and most avoidable tragedies in recent memory.
What’s with America’s Adderall Problem?
America has a strange relationship with the small handful of drugs it’s collectively chosen to tolerate.
Why Do Needle Exchanges Keep Getting Shut Down Despite Evidence of Their Effectiveness?
Even though a mounting body of evidence indicates needle exchanges can save lives, conservative-minded governments are stifling conversation on the topic before it even has a chance to begin.
