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Perspectives: Why Are People Abusing Horse Med Xylazine?; Mifepristone Is Still Legal ... For Now

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

Xylazine, which has no FDA-approved use in humans, is becoming a massive problem in both New York and Chicago. Why do people mix the two drugs together? In essence, the addition of xylazine extends the duration of the fentanyl high. (4/24)

Late Friday, the Supreme Court wisely left the abortion medication mifepristone fully available on the market, at least for the months ahead. (Laurence H. Tribe and Dennis Aftergut, 4/22)

A shiny circular pin on my purse reads 鈥淚 CARRY NALOXONE,鈥 proclaiming that I am ready to respond to an opioid overdose鈥攁n event that kills over 180 people every day in this country. That means when someone stops breathing, turns blue and isn鈥檛 responsive after an overdose, I can administer naloxone to reverse another tragedy. (Erin Russell, 4/21)

Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 鈥 a day that serves as a crucial reminder for communities across America to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications. (Kelly Juleson, 4/22)

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