Big Pharma Johnson & Johnson and three of the country’s biggest drug wholesalers have agreed to a $589 million settlement with hundreds of Native American tribes who accused the companies of contributing to their opioid crises. According to The Epoch Times, the three big pharma distributors — Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen Corp., and McKesson Corp. — will pay … Continue reading Big Pharma to pay hundreds of millions in settlement with Native American tribes over opioid epidemic
Harvard analysis determines: Doctors who prescribe opioids receive HUGE kickbacks from pharma corporations
The opioid epidemic seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, with the Trump administration having recently declared it to be a major “public health emergency,” and one supposedly caused by “drug traffickers” – for which President Trump himself wants to see harsher penalties against “dealers.” But a recent study out of Harvard University reveals that open borders and street hustlers, … Continue reading Harvard analysis determines: Doctors who prescribe opioids receive HUGE kickbacks from pharma corporations
Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Study proves medical marijuana can replace dangerous pharmaceuticals
Opponents of medical marijuana laws have often claimed that legalizing marijuana use would lead to rampant drug abuse and have an adverse effect on society. Now that these laws have been instituted in some states for a few years, however, evidence is mounting that the opposite is actually true. In fact, it turns out that … Continue reading Study proves medical marijuana can replace dangerous pharmaceuticals
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 