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Addiction and Health National Institute …

(Just Now) WEBThe world drug problem has multiple public health dimensions encompassing vulnerability to drug use disorders and dependence, treatment and care of people with drug use disorders, reducing harm associated with drug misuse, and …

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/addiction-health

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Drugs - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

(9 days ago) WEBApril 11, 2024. On March 28, 2024, the Johns Hopkins Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy hosted a …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/topics/drugs-and-public-health

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Drug use disorders: impact of a public health rather than …

(3 days ago) WEBOngoing research must address the effects of drugs (especially emerging new synthetic drugs) on the brain and behavior; the social and public health impact of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5428163/

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Public health approaches to substance use: a scoping …

(5 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Substance use is a global public health concern, and includes legal psychoactive substance use (ie, legally regulated drugs, such as tobacco, alcohol, …

https://journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Fulltext/2022/09000/Public_health_approaches_to_substance_use__a.16.aspx

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Drug use and health consequences - World Drug Report …

(3 days ago) WEBThis, the second booklet of the World Drug Report 2020, contributes evidence to support the international community in implementing operational recommendations on drug demand reduction and treatment, …

https://wdr.unodc.org/wdr2020/en/drug-use-health.html

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From drug prohibition to regulation: a public health …

(3 days ago) WEBThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to contain it have exacerbated many of the pre-existing public health harms associated with drug prohibition. Health services for people who use …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01060-1/fulltext

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Addiction and Health National Institute on Drug Abuse …

(Just Now) WEBCancer. HIV/AIDS. Hepatitis B and C. Lung disease. Mental disorders. Beyond the harmful consequences for the person with the addiction, drug use can cause serious health problems for others. Some of the more …

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/addiction-health

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Public health dimension of the world drug problem

(9 days ago) WEBCONTEXT. 3. With around 275 million people using psychoactive drugs during the year 2020 and an expected rise by 11% worldwide and 40% in Africa alone by the year 2030, …

https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA75/A75_43-en.pdf

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Public Health Impacts of Drug Overdose and Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe crisis of overdose, both fatal and nonfatal, as a result of substance abuse is inextricably linked with mental health. Studies from across the globe illustrate …

https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-92392-1_14

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Drug Overdose Epidemic - NIMHD

(6 days ago) WEBAn overdose of a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamines, on the other hand, speeds your heart rate and raises your blood pressure to dangerous levels. Drug overdoses were …

https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/news-events/features/community-health/overdose-epidemic.html

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Support, don’t punish: Drug decriminalization is harm reduction

(Just Now) WEBDecriminalization is widely supported, including the American Public Health Association, the World Health Organization, and the National Association for the …

https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00413-7/fulltext

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Defining and Implementing a Public Health Response to Drug Use …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Negative Impact of the War on Drugs on Public Health: The Hidden Hepatitis C Epidemic. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Global Commission on Drug Policy; 2013. …

https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/08/08/04/defining-and-implementing-a-public-health-response-to-drug-use-and-misuse

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The Crisis of Drug Misuse and Federal Efforts to Address It

(4 days ago) WEBTriana McNeil. [email protected]. (202) 512-8777. Alyssa M. Hundrup. [email protected]. (202) 512-7114. Earlier this week, many media outlets ran stories …

https://www.gao.gov/blog/crisis-drug-misuse-and-federal-efforts-address-it

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From drug prohibition to regulation: a public health imperative

(3 days ago) WEBThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to contain it have exacerbated many of the pre-existing public health harms associated with drug prohibition. Health services …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9214489/

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How the war on drugs impacts social determinants of health …

(6 days ago) WEBHealthcare providers must have a robust understanding of the impact of drug war logic in employment, housing, education, public benefits, the family regulation …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07853890.2022.2100926

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The Decriminalization of Drugs and Public Health - CORP-MPH1 …

(8 days ago) WEBThe decriminalization of drugs in Portugal has led to some significant gains in health outcomes for individuals who use drugs. Since 2001, overdose deaths have …

https://www.publichealthdegrees.org/resources/drugs-decriminalization-and-public-health/

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Substance Use and Associated Health Conditions throughout the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe economic burden aside, public health efforts can benefit from a better understanding of the impact of substance use disorder (SUD) on physical and mental health. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5373082/

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A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it …

(1 days ago) WEBThe drug is a derivative of guanidine, a compound found in Goat's Rue, an herbal medicine long used in Europe. The FDA approved metformin for the treatment of …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/22/1245872510/a-cheap-drug-may-slow-down-aging-a-study-will-determine-if-it-works

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What reclassifying marijuana means for Americans - PBS

(4 days ago) WEBRelated. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, AP says. By Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-reclassifying-marijuana-means-for-americans

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Fake Drugs, Real Dangers Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health …

(6 days ago) WEBOf the respondents: 91% said they don’t talk to patients about counterfeit drugs. 74% said an inability to determine counterfeit products is a barrier to reporting …

https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/fake-drugs-real-dangers

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Global Inequities In Access To Drugs Costs Millions Of Lives

(8 days ago) WEBAffording the Drugs. Frequent shortages in drug supply highlight the need for better access to life saving medicines in lower income countries. In the global …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2024/04/28/global-inequities-in-access-to-drugs-costs-millions-of-lives-each-year/

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The Impact of Healthcare Policy on Public Health Outcomes

(3 days ago) WEBThe Impact of Healthcare Policy on Public Health Outcomes. April 29, 2024. The International Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) …

https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/college-of-public-health/community/the-impact-of-healthcare-policy-on-public-health-outcomes

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Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents: An Issue of Public Health

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction and background. Drug misuse is a widespread issue; in 2016, 5.6% of people aged 15 to 26 reported using drugs at least once [].Because alcohol and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9728192/

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Frontiers Editorial: Neglected tropical diseases: tackling the

(7 days ago) WEBthat inform public and regulatory frameworks help policymakers to address societal challenges, manage risks, and make informed decisions to promote the well-being of …

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ftox.2024.1417438/full

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Drugs and Public Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of …

(8 days ago) WEBOn March 28, 2024, the Johns Hopkins Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy hosted a forum about new rules …

https://urbanhealth.jhu.edu/topics/drugs-and-public-health

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US DEA will reclassify marijuana, ease restrictions, AP sources say

(Just Now) WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a …

https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8

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Public Health and International Drug Policy - PMC - National …

(3 days ago) WEBBut neither of these international agreements refers to the ways in which pursuing drug prohibition itself might affect public health. The “war on drugs” and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5042332/

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Ozempic, Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Has Denmark's Economy …

(7 days ago) WEBThe drugmaker’s income tax bill in Denmark last year was $2.3 billion, and its massive investments and heightened production helped the domestic economy expand …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-30/denmark-and-novo-nordisk-ozempic-maker-s-success-makes-huge-impact

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Healthcare and drugmaker groups seek to revive challenge to US …

(2 days ago) WEBHealthcare and drug industry groups on Wednesday urged a U.S. appeals court to revive their challenge to a law requiring manufacturers to negotiate the prices of …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/healthcare-drugmaker-groups-seek-revive-challenge-us-drug-pricing-law-2024-05-01/

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