Don’t Blink: 9th Circuit Issues Pivotal Decision on Enforcement of CSA Against Cannabis-ness

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Don’t Blink: 9th Circuit Issues Pivotal Decision on Enforcement of CSA Against Cannabis-ness http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ee970c6d-ae7c-4f36-ae5f-ddcee49ceee4 As reported here, earlier this month the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a decision declining to transfer marijuana out of Schedule I. As marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijuana businesses operating […]

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Because Opiate addiction is a crime: DEA’s permission needed to prescribe drug that treats opioid addiction

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA’s permission needed to prescribe drug that treats opioid addiction http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/patients-use-controversial-drug-to-curb-opioid-addiction/439110471 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina is suffering from an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, and it can often be hard for teenagers to find treatment. There’s a new push in the state for doctors to use a controversial drug to wean teen opioid addicts. Document: Doctors […]

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Nephew of US Senator Jon Tester murdered

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Nephew of US Senator Jon Tester murdered http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/33043126/nephew-of-us-senator-jon-tester-murdered Homicide investigators suspect a nephew of U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, may have been killed with an ax in his home near Spangle as his young daughter was told to stay in a bedroom. Bob Tester, 35, was found dead Tuesday morning at 16109 S. Keeney Road. […]

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Tell your story

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

I saw this website being promoted… it will connect you to all the newspapers in your zip code area. Where you can write letters/emails to the editor… I guess that it depends on area, but how many people get/read a newspaper any more ? Of course, most newspapers have on-line edition… so there could be […]

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Couple billed thousands for prescription foot cream

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Couple billed thousands for prescription foot cream Pharmacy board asks for complaints to investigate http://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/couple-billed-thousands-for-prescription-foot-cream HOUSTON – Courtney Segura was in the middle of training for a marathon when a podiatrist told her she had plantar fasciitis, a common injury for runners. The doctor prescribed Segura with a topical cream that she was told would […]

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The cost of the DRUG ALCOHOL to our society and individuals

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Alcohol screening and brief intervention tool https://drugstorenewsce.com/content/alcohol-screening-and-brief-intervention-tool According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29 % of adults in the United States drink too much and are classified as risky drinkers. Four percent of risky drinkers are alcoholics who are dependent on drinking. The other 25% are not dependent on alcohol, […]

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