My husband’s personality changed for the worst when he quit drugs
Dear Abby: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke and his personality changed. At first it was difficult to be with him, but as time went on his old personality returned and things got better. Two years ago, he finally kicked his longtime prescription drug habit. Our financial situation improved almost […]
Weight Loss Drugs Lowered Coronavirus Deaths by 33 Percent
People taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are significantly less likely to die or suffer severe symptoms from the coronavirus. the study According to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The subjects, who were already taking 2.4 milligrams (mg) of semaglutide, the active ingredient in the […]
Police — Texas Third-Grade Teacher Dealt Drugs in Class
A Harris County, Texas, elementary school teacher was arrested for allegedly buying and selling drugs over the phone during class. Local police are cracking down on gang violence involving cocaine, methamphetamine and machine guns, ABC 13 reports. Reported Police noted that they announced 20 arrests on Thursday. The third grade teacher in the Sheldon Independent […]
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for ‘wonder drugs’: ‘Do not be swindled”
Tom Hanks has warned fans about false advertising using his name, likeness and voice for “miracle drugs,” claiming that the companies are using artificial intelligence to deceive consumers. Hanks shared the “PSA” on Instagram on Thursday. “There are multiple ads on the internet using my name, likeness and voice to promote miracle cures and magic […]
JD Vance Receives Georgia Law Enforcement Briefing on Drug Traffickers Making Drugs Look Like Children’s Candy
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), the 2024 Republican vice presidential candidate, received a law enforcement briefing from officials with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon about an increasing number of cases of drug traffickers disguising dangerous narcotics as children’s candy. “Most of the drug dealers are trying to get to kids, so […]
‘Nobody’s forcing anybody to do drugs’
Friends of the so-called “Queen of Ketamine” who is accused of supplying the deadly drug that caused the death of actor Matthew Perry have hit back, saying they “never forced anyone to take drugs”. Jasveen Sangha was one of five people accused of “profiting” from Perry’s death from a drug overdose on October 28 at […]
White House strikes deal to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
The Biden administration is celebrating a victory after federal officials struck deals with drug companies to lower prices for 10 of Medicare’s most popular and expensive drugs, but it immediately offered few details about the new prices older Americans will pay to fill those prescriptions. White House officials said Wednesday night that the new drug […]
White House says negotiated prices for Medicare drugs will save U.S. $6 billion, beneficiaries $1.5 billion in first year – CNBC
Activists protest against the high cost of prescription drugs in front of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building in Washington, DC on October 6, 2022. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The Biden administration will announce prices Thursday for the first 10 prescription drugs that are the subject of landmark negotiations between drug […]
Hard drugs found inside Buc-ee’s plushies during traffic stop in Texas
Texas authorities found drugs stuffed inside a stuffed toy of the state’s beloved and iconic mascot during a routine traffic stop. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that deputies were searching the vehicle just after 1 a.m. on July 31 when they found marijuana and ecstasy inside Buckie’s stuffed beaver toy. Authorities […]
Rep. Ritchie Torres presses DEA after animal tranquilizers found in NYC street drugs
WASHINGTON — Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres is requesting information from the Drug Enforcement Administration after local health officials found the elephant tranquilizer carfentanil and the veterinary anesthetic medetomidine in street drugs in New York City. Carfentanil, a more potent analogue of fentanyl, Eight local opioid samples contained small amounts of the substance. According to the […]