Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change
As with climate change, why are we so slow to recognise the existential threat that drug use poses to humanity?
Drug gangs in Ecuador turn to "death saint" for protection — and allegedly human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.
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Ensuring the Safety and Integrity of the World’s Drug, Vaccine, and Medicines Supply
The world is facing two immediate ... The integrity of the global drug and vaccine supply must be decoupled from patent protection and aggressively tackled through transparent collaborative ...
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To Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Researchers Look to Weight Loss Drugs
Researchers don’t know how drugs like Ozempic might protect against neurodegenerative diseases — in fact, they’re still trying to understand how these drugs impact the brain overall.
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Border protection officers battle the shipping of drugs, stolen items through U.S. ports
Between October 2023 and September 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly half a million pounds of illegal drugs at our nation’s air and seaports. Drugs like cocaine, heroin ...