During the Covid-19 pandemic, another epidemic has been raging in the US, largely unnoticed: the opioid crisis. As the number of drug overdose deaths reaches a record high in the US, researchers have identified several science-backed actions that could be taken at a federal … [Read more...] about Four science-backed solutions to address the opioid crisis
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How AI technology is being used to crack down on illegal online drug sales
In the age of the internet, online drug sales are a major factor in the opioid crisis which kills 130 Americans every day. Now, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is using artificial intelligence to crack down on online drug trafficking. As you can imagine, this … [Read more...] about How AI technology is being used to crack down on illegal online drug sales
Senate reaches impressive consensus over opioid bill
New legislation is on its way to address a devastating opioid crisis that has plagued the US for over 17 years. Last week the Senate managed to achieve impressive bipartisan agreement and pass the opioid bill. The legislation lifts restrictions on who can prescribe treatment … [Read more...] about Senate reaches impressive consensus over opioid bill
