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Kratom addiction alarm grows in US as RFK Jr targets 7-OH: What is it and how can it impact your health?The FDA is considering scheduling 7-OH, a kratom byproduct, as an illicit drug due to addiction risks. Kratom, sold as a supplement for pai...06 Aug, 2025, 09.23 PM IST- Fentanyl crisis takes center stage in US-China trade negotiations: Here’s whyFentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become a key point of contention in US-China trade talks. The US accuses China of enabling fentany...13 Jul, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
- Can you cure back pain using mind hacks? Scientists say they are better than pillsNew research shows mind-based therapies can help with chronic back pain. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy work as well as drugs...13 Apr, 2025, 07.46 PM IST
- ET Q&A: All our products are legitimate, sold under valid prescriptions, says Aveo Pharmaceuticals MDAveo Pharmaceuticals asserts that a stop-production notice was issued due to non-compliance with GMP standards, not for exporting opioid-ba...11 Mar, 2025, 12.05 AM IST
- Dr Reddy's settles patent litigation with Indivior, Aquestive TherapeuticsThe stipulation of dismissal was filed pursuant to a settlement agreement that the company entered into with Indivior and Aquestive, it add...30 Jun, 2022, 10.38 AM IST
- Musicians too are birds of a featherIt feels good to know that birds’ melodies are often very similar to free-form jazz.28 Aug, 2020, 08.18 AM IST
- Centre readies action plan for districts affected by drug abuseIn both Punjab and Haryana, drug addiction is a major political issue as well. While 18 of the 22 districts in Punjab are among those ident...09 Feb, 2020, 11.17 PM IST
- US court prevents Dr Reddy's Laboratories from selling opioid dependence treatment drugThe court has also ordered the parties to submit a final proposed injunction order on Monday.14 Jul, 2018, 02.22 PM IST
- Temporary restraining order for Dr Reddy’s in USIt is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. Dr Reddy’s said in a BSE filing that the company remains confident in its legal positio...16 Jun, 2018, 11.15 PM IST
- Do you frequently pop painkillers? It may double obesity riskCommonly prescribed painkillers may also cause sleep deprivation.07 Dec, 2017, 07.02 PM IST
- Why opioid must worry India as much as USThese drugs work on the brain’s reward system, which gives the user “positive sensation” and euphoria.28 Oct, 2017, 11.50 AM IST
- 'Udta Punjab' to be screened at AIIMS for doctorsAIIMS are mulling screening 'Udta Punjab' on the campus to make the resident doctors aware of the different aspects of drug abuse & addicti...11 Jul, 2016, 11.27 AM IST
- Opioids can be silent killers if abusedIn 2010, according to the INCB, 99% of the global production of licit opium—580 tonnes—occurred in India.25 Jun, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
- Punjab losing battle against drug addiction, says studyPunjab has lost the battle against drug addiction even before it has begun, a study by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Del...08 Feb, 2016, 11.41 AM IST
- Punjab sinking in drugs worth Rs 7,500 crore from Pakistan per year: AIIMSThis is a startling revelation given that almost all the heroin that comes to Punjab is through the Pakistan border, pumped in by smugglers...15 Jan, 2016, 11.04 AM IST
- US approves handheld opioid antidote deviceA new handheld device that can quickly deliver a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose, including heroin has been approved by the US Foo...04 Apr, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
- AIIMS to start permanent centre for opiate addiction treatmentThe initiative would slash down the treatment cost nearly half of the therapy currently being followed country-wide to treat such patients.05 May, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
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