Gaetz Praises AOC's Psychedelics Research Amendment

Gaetz Praises AOC's Psychedelics Research Amendment

Daniel Molina
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July 28, 2021
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D) is once again promoting the study of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine.
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Too Many Malpractice Lawsuits Hurt Doctors, Nurses, and Patients

Too Many Malpractice Lawsuits Hurt Doctors, Nurses, and Patients

Opinion
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December 29, 2020
Dear Editor, We read all the time about medical malpractice lawsuits generating tens of thousands of dollars, but we should remember that letting them get out of hand, like they are here in Florida, does major damage to healthcare providers and makes treatment less accessible for patients.  I’ve seen this firsthand with family and friends. […]
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PBM's continue to protect consumers from rising Rx drug costs

PBM's continue to protect consumers from rising Rx drug costs

Opinion
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August 27, 2020
By Scott Lara Before COVID-19 shut down the global economy, prescription drug costs were already a concern for many Floridians. Now more than ever, with about 17% of the state’s workforce filing for unemployment, keeping the cost of prescription drugs down is crucial for consumers across the state who have been forced into challenging circumstances […]
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Rubio: U.S. needs to make its own pharmaceuticals

Rubio: U.S. needs to make its own pharmaceuticals

Daniel Molina
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June 4, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to pose a threat to the United States and the globe, lawmakers continue to press for actions against China, citing their mishandling of the virus along with the spread of misinformation as factors that have put the world at great risk. With numerous legislations being introduced to hold the Chinese Communist government accountable, Florida Senator Marco...
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U.S. indicts Maduro on drug charges, offers $15 million arrest reward

U.S. indicts Maduro on drug charges, offers $15 million arrest reward

Daniel Molina
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March 26, 2020
"Today, the U.S. announced rewards to bring former Maduro regime officials responsible for international narcotics trafficking to justice"
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Mexican President declines Trump's help, cowers to drug cartels

Mexican President declines Trump's help, cowers to drug cartels

Javier Manjarres
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November 6, 2019
A suspect in the massacre of 9 Americans in Mexico has been arrested south of the Arizona-Mexico border with two hostages and arsenal of weapons.
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Casey DeSantis announces $58 million grant to combat opioid abuse

Casey DeSantis announces $58 million grant to combat opioid abuse

Javier Manjarres
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October 2, 2019
During a press conference at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, First Lady Casey DeSantis, who was flanked by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, DCF Secretary Chad Poppell, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, has announced that a new $58.8 million federal funding grant to counter opioid abuse and to create a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Statewide Prevention Coordinator position to...
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Moody continues waging Florida's war on drugs

Moody continues waging Florida's war on drugs

Javier Manjarres
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August 10, 2019
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is following in the footsteps of her predecessor Pam Bondi, continuing the state’s efforts of locking up criminals, especially drug dealers that fuel the opioid epidemic in the U.S.
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Rubio, Scott applaud Trump's recertification of Colombia

Rubio, Scott applaud Trump's recertification of Colombia

Javier Manjarres
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August 9, 2019
The efforts of U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) urging President Donald Trump to recertify Colombia’s efforts to eradicate its drug trade have paid off.
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Trump administration advances drug-importation plan

Trump administration advances drug-importation plan

News Service of Florida
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August 2, 2019
In a move that could help Gov. Ron DeSantis carry out an ambitious effort to cut drug prices, President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday a plan intended to make it easier for states like Florida to bring in prescription drugs from Canada and other countries.
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Canadian drug imports could get go-ahead

Canadian drug imports could get go-ahead

News Service of Florida
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April 28, 2019
The bill would authorize three programs --- the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program in the state Agency for Health Care Administration; the International Prescription Drug Importation Program in the Department of Business and Professional
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DeSantis declares

DeSantis declares "war on drugs" in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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April 1, 2019
DeSantis said that he will be signing an executive edict to continue the state’s ongoing substance abuse program
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DeSantis drug importation plan gets FL House support

DeSantis drug importation plan gets FL House support

News Service of Florida
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March 13, 2019
Both programs would need approval from the federal government before they could be implemented.
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DeSantis pledges cheaper Rx drugs for Floridians

DeSantis pledges cheaper Rx drugs for Floridians

Javier Manjarres
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February 20, 2019
  DeSantis will look to work with the Trump Administration and the Florida Legislature “to create” a program that will offer cheaper drugs
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Lawmakers seek to expand needle exchange program

Lawmakers seek to expand needle exchange program

News Service of Florida
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January 17, 2019
After a similar proposal emerged this month in the House, Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, filed a proposal Thursday that would expand a needle-exchange program for intravenous drug users. Braynon filed the measure (SB 366) to build off a pilot program that has operated in Miami-Dade County in recent years. Under Braynon’s proposal, needle-exchange programs […]
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Miami sues drug makers over opioid epidemic

Miami sues drug makers over opioid epidemic

Javier Manjarres
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April 18, 2018
Attorneys are requesting an unspecified amount of damages and are seeking “disgorgement” of “unjust enrichment benefits and ill gotten gains plus interest.
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Graham calls out Trump and Scott on Opioid epidemic

Graham calls out Trump and Scott on Opioid epidemic

Javier Manjarres
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March 23, 2018
Graham contends that the source of the problem lies with the drug companies, and that neither Trump nor Scott have done anything to address that.
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Rubio urges federal gov't to crack down on drug rehabilitation abuse

Rubio urges federal gov't to crack down on drug rehabilitation abuse

Javier Manjarres
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February 7, 2018
While Aronberg has created a task force to deal with the problem on the local level, the "sober homes" problem has yet to draw federal scrutiny, but that may be changing very soon.
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