Politicians and the Fourth Wave
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
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by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 16, 2023 | Public Policy | 0 |
When it comes to the availability of naloxone, the article states that “…while most states have decriminalized [opioid antagonists] … some, including Texas, continue to treat them as drug paraphernalia.”
by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 12, 2023 | In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 2, 2023 | Public Policy | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 11, 2023 | Public Policy | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 20, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 3, 2023 | In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 12, 2023 | In the News, Public Policy | 0 |
The so-called sober homes turned out to be dilapidated houses in and around Phoenix, offering little or nothing in the way of services and featuring plenty of drug use– even trafficking. All paid for by Medicaid, to the tune of hundreds of millions in Federal funds.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jun 5, 2023 | In the News | 0 |
Smaller vendors and ‘boutique’ pot businesses, including many that are minority-owned, will be forced to sell up to a larger firm or shut their doors entirely.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | May 1, 2023 | In the News, Public Policy | 0 |
Everyone involved seems to expect further charges to emerge, against other defendants for similar activities involving the sale of political influence.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Feb 9, 2023 | Public Policy | 0 |
…the subject of those who suffer from Cannabis Use Disorders (CUDs) rarely comes up in discussions. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, given how seldom firms that make and market liquor and cigarettes ever mention alcoholism or nicotine dependence.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Feb 6, 2023 | Public Policy | 0 |
Those restrictions existed to inhibit people’s tendencies to abuse alcohol. In their absence, problems related to excessive drinking increased, substantially.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Feb 2, 2023 | Addictive Substances, Public Health | 0 |
…much of the fentanyl in circulation is in the form of an additive to some other drug– cocaine, for instance, or methamphetamine, or one of the many sedatives.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 30, 2023 | Addictive Substances, Public Policy | 0 |
One marketing expert explained this in my hearing, some years ago. He said that a product like cigarettes, that the customer literally can’t quit using without considerable discomfort– well, those are the best earners.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 26, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
It’s the small business without deep pockets or other sources of revenue that’s directly threatened. They’re still on the hook for state taxes, of course. The numbers simply won’t match up.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 23, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
I long ago realized that no matter what happens, I’ll be one of the ones left to deal with the casualties.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 12, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
As every business student knows, it’s at the low end of the price continuum where sales volumes are traditionally highest. And in this case, illegal sellers have the advantage of not paying taxes, or living up to laws about product safety.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 5, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
Easy to see how given the right combination of circumstances, it could be wiped out in a relatively short period.
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