Polypharmacy, a prescribing practice that some experts warn can be unsafe, is becoming more commonplace.
Tag: Journal of the American Medical Assn
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Online Marijuana Shops Make It Easy for Minors to Buy, Study Finds
Many online marijuana dispensaries do not enforce age limits on purchases and have other lax policies that enable minors to buy cannabis on the internet.
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Cannabis Use Disorder ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds
Medical and recreational users alike are susceptible to problematic use of marijuana.
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Mental Health Spending Surged in Pandemic, Study Finds
Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.
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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid
A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.