A survey of college students finds almost 8 percent say they have had drugs put into their drinks, known as “drink spiking.” About 80 percent of victims of drink spiking were female. Women were more likely than men to say sexual assault is a motive for drink spiking, HealthDay reports.…
Use of Stronger Painkillers on the Rise: Study
The percentage of Americans who take painkillers stronger than morphine is on the rise, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These drugs include oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl and methadone. The study found 37 percent of people who used a prescription narcotic painkiller in…
Smokers Can Increase Quit Rates if They Take Medication Before They’re Ready to Stop
A new study finds smokers who start taking smoking-cessation medication before they are ready to quit have greater success once they do want to stop. Doctors are currently advised to follow clinical practice guidelines that recommend patients set a quit date before they are prescribed smoking cessation pills such as…
Federal Spending Measure Provision Ends Prohibition on Medical Marijuana
The federal spending measure passed over the weekend includes a provision that will end the federal government’s prohibition on medical marijuana in states where it is legal, The Los Angeles Times reports. The provision, included in the 1,603-page spending bill, prohibits federal drug agents from raiding retail marijuana operations, the article…
New Cigarette From Reynolds Will Heat Tobacco Instead of Burning it
A new cigarette made by tobacco giant Reynolds American will heat tobacco instead of burning it, the Associated Press reports. The product, called Revo, uses a carbon tip that heats tobacco after being lit. Sales of Revo will begin in Wisconsin in February. The company said it is a “repositioning” of…