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Baclofen: the controversial pill that could 'cure' alcoholism

Jessica Reed

September 16, 2016 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: France

For some alcoholics, finding a way to quit can be a long and frustrating journey. Baclofen is a new drug in France that has previously been used to treat Multiple Sclerosis but is now being used to 'cure alcoholics'.

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Colorado's rural area leaders contemplating controversial needle exchange program

Matt Hildner

August 06, 2016 |

The Pueblo Chieftain |

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Response Location: United States, Alamosa, Colorado

Officials in the San Luis Valley are testing the use of a needle-exchange program as a risk prevention measure for users of heroin and other injected drugs, providing addicts with access to a broader menu of services.

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Ugly Is the New Look for Cigarette Packs

Tina Rosenberg

July 05, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

During the twentieth century, imagery on cigarette packs communicated that smoking was cool and young, and it encouraged young people, as well as adults, to smoke. In 2012, Australia started “unbranding the pack,” which standardized cigarettes without a brand and showed the physically gruesome effects of smoking with health factoids on the packaging. Since then, the World Health Organization has recommended this new kind of packaging and the idea has spread to other countries to scale the success.

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From Uruguay, a Model for Making Abortion Safer

Patrick Adams

June 28, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Uruguay

In Uruguay, illegality and stigma surrounding abortions resulted in problems with maternal mortality rates. Utilizing a unique solution, a medical protocol was created to provide initial information and followup care to women seeking abortions.

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HIV-prevention pill: The deeply personal journey of a male sex worker in Kenya

Kiundu Waweru

June 20, 2016 |

Bhekisisa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

For sex workers or other vulnerable populations, they are at a high risk to be exposed to HIV. Truvada is an HIV prevention pill that is currently being tested and could help protect individuals from this disease.

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What To Do About the Antidepressasnts, Antibiotics, and Other Drugs in Our Water

Elizabeth Grossman

August 11, 2015 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Prescription drugs are greatly polluting the national water supply, causing researchers to begin looking for a method to better filter water and dispose of unused medicine.

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The Abstinence Method

Maryn McKenna

June 17, 2014 |

Modern Farmer |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Beers

Dutch farmers are saying no to antibiotics for livestock. The Netherlands is in the midst of a high-stakes, government-mandated experiment: Can large-scale meat production succeed without routine use of antibiotics?

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The Fight Against Fake Drugs

Tina Rosenberg

June 04, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Nigeria

In many poor countries, counterfeit medicines are an enormous problem. A quarter-million malaria deaths each year might be prevented if the patients were treated with real drugs instead of fake ones.

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For Teenage Smokers, Removing the Allure of the Pack

Tina Rosenberg

August 01, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

Adolescent smoking remains a challenging health problem because of the allure of cigarette branding. Australia is piloting the transformation of cigarette packaging with a generic look that reduces the appeal of smoking. In Florida, the Truth campaign has exposed that cigarette companies targeted teenage consumers and, in response, created a set of new advertisements that presented the cigarette industry with transparency.

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Drugs, Risk and the Myth of the ‘Evil' Addict

Maia Szalavitz

September 27, 2011 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

While critics argue that Naloxone isn't safe for over-the-counter use, some cities have found success distributing Naloxone to community members to help save lives of addicts who overdose. Naloxone can be administered to help those overdosing survive and jump-start the withdrawal process.

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