All drug misuse articles
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PodcastOxycodone and hydrocodone
Frances Addison examines how our quest to control and manage pain has led to a modern medical crisis, as opioids oxycodone and hydrocodone are among the most abused prescription medications in the US
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News
Little has changed in UK drug policy a decade on from sacking of David Nutt
Claims of political interference and exclusion of experts still dog advisory drug council
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Business
Emerging from the US opioid crisis
With litigation against suppliers in full swing, how does the US counter its addiction to powerful painkillers?
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News
Final cost of forensic chemist’s misconduct still being counted
Massachusetts’ highest court has dismissed thousands more criminal drug cases because of the actions of Sonja Farak
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News
Florida crime lab chemist jailed for drug theft, evidence tampering
Chemist who supervised evidence at a state crime lab in Florida is sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing drugs and evidence tampering
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Opinion
The morning after the night before
Replacing alcohol with a more benign drug sounds like a great idea, but it faces insurmountable hurdles, says Mark Peplow
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Podcast
Erythropoietin
Developed to save lives, its potential to give cheats an edge was soon identified. David Lindsay explores erythropoietin
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