Researcher finds over-the-counter meds a ‘needle in the haystack’ of the larger pain pill epidemic

Drug misuse is not exclusive to the opioid epidemic, according to a recent West Virginia Universitystudy. Every year, about 50,000 people in the United States are admitted to the emergency room due to misuse of a common over-the-counter pain medication – acetaminophen. With that in mind, Mark Garofoli, director of experiential learning at the WVU School of Pharmacy, spearheaded research that revealed that the public’s […]

Recreational marijuana access reduces demand for prescription drugs

Legalization of recreational marijuana reduces demand for costly prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs, according to an analysis by a Cornell researcher and a collaborator. When states legalize marijuana, the volume of prescriptions within the drug classes that align with the medical indications for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis and seizures significantly decline, the researchers found. Shyam Raman, a doctoral […]

8 Most Expensive Bollywood Celebrity Weddings

If there’s one event that defines extravagance and grandeur in the country, it’s the great Indian celebrity wedding. With each passing year, the list of lavish weddings seems to get bigger and better. From expensive wedding invites, and unusual destinations to an elaborate culinary spread, these couples and their families spent big bucks to tie the knot. Weddings are a […]