The pharmaceutical industry is the great white whale of American medicine. No matter how many harpoons activists, progressive politicians, journalists, and scholars hurl at its bloated body, it not only survives, it grows fatter by feasting on the patients and payers that are the krill of the U.S. health care system. The drug price controls […]
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Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
Why the U.S. Should Use Trade Policy to Stem Illicit Drug Imports
The “War on Drugs” is a failure, but we still need to stop the flood of illegal imports like fentanyl. We used to stop the drug flow through trade negotiations. It can work again.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
As Overdoses Reach New Highs, Messaging on Addiction Needs More Nuance
Fascinating new research suggests on how to reduce the stigma of addiction and why Biden health officials should read it.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Attorney General Sessions Is an Extremist on Marijuana
He doesn’t realize that this issue is quickly going the way of marriage equality.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Does Jeff Sessions Want to Reinvigorate the Failed War on Drugs?
Racial animus seems to be the attorney general’s guiding philosophy.
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Is the Trump Administration Set to Crack Down on Cannabis Sales?
Sean Spicer alluded to major changes in drug policies, but the status quo is going nowhere. Here’s how we can do better.
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The Agony of Ecstasy
How a suburban party diversion is becoming a dangerous street drug.
