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Reports of Elon Musk’s drug use have renewed attention to ketamine, a powerful anesthetic. By Andrew Jacobs and Jacey Fortin News reports detailing Elon Musk’s drug use have prompted renewed attention ...

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People taking new weight-loss drugs say they curb cravings for booze, drugs, and nicotine. Did scientists inadvertently create an addiction-busting drug? Scientific evidence is mounting that the new ...

Use of the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss is rising. Understand the research, how it works, who should use it, and potential side effects.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A new law increasing penalties on public transit took effect on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 1553 classifies the use of illicit drugs onboard public transit vehicles as a Class A ...