Drug overdose deaths in the US jumped nearly 30 percent in 2020
The story behind these numbers is complex, but opioids have played a major role
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Most patients prefer to access abortion medication from pharmacists instead of clinics
Medication abortion has been around for 20 years, and is a safe alternative to surgical abortion for many pregnant people
Opioid use after surgery is higher in the U.S. & Canada compared to Sweden
A new study investigates whether the culture surrounding pain medication prescription habits in different countries could be contributing to opioid misuse
The psychedelic renaissance is here. Will it last this time?
To avoid the mistakes of the past, scientists and society need to open their minds