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Increasingly popular herbal drug tied to over 90 fatal overdoses The over-the-counter herbal drug kratom has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths, federal health officials said this week. Kratom was a cause of death in at least 91 fatal overdoses in the United States from July 2016 to December 2017, and 152 tested positive for […]
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Marijuana Issues **Summary:** As marijuana becomes more legal, concerns arise about its use and regulation. While generally considered safe with medicinal value, key issues include unclear limits for safe operation of vehicles, workplace policies, dosage standards for edibles, interactions with other substances, and defining toxic levels. The DSM-5 provides guidelines for cannabis use disorders, but […]
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