Tag: substance use

7Sep By adminNo Comments

World

Psychedelics Legalization Bill Approved by California Assembly

Possession and use of drugs including psilocybin would be allowed if measure is signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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19Aug By adminNo Comments

Business

Decriminalizing Drugs in Seattle

The City Council thwarts prosecutions of public drug use.

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10Aug By adminNo Comments

World

Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma’s $6 Billion Sackler Opioid Settlement

WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court blocked Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion settlement of opioid lawsuits against its Sackler family owners, agreeing to hear the Justice Department’s claim that the drugmaker’s bankruptcy plan improperly wipes out potential liability to additional parties for allegedly fueling the addiction crisis.

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6Aug By adminNo Comments

Business

Why San Francisco Is a Homeless Mecca

The city spends $646 million on shelter, but vagrancy grows.

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11Jul By adminNo Comments

World

Sex, Drugs and Spreadsheets: Dr. Glazer Treats Wall Street's Addiction Surge

Demand has exploded for Dr. Glazer’s practice, which treats traders, fund managers and bankers who battle mental-health problems.

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8Jul By adminNo Comments

Technology

In Battle With Microsoft, Google Bets on Medical AI Program to Crack Healthcare Industry

The search giant is fine-tuning chatbot technology via medical licensing exams.

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27Jun By adminNo Comments

Technology

Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley.

Listen to article(2 minutes)Elon Musk takes ketamine. Sergey Brin sometimes enjoys magic mushrooms. Executives at venture-capital firm Founders Fund, known for its investments in SpaceX and Facebook, have thrown parties that include psychedelics.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

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21Jun By adminNo Comments

World

Bosses' New Task Is Figuring Out Who's High at Work

With one in six American adults saying they smoke marijuana, companies change how they police use of the drug at work.

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