Science & Medicine
A new generation of scientists calls them antactogens, empathogens and entheogens--”fantastic” drugs that could help us learn more about the mind’s mysteries, cure psychological problems and stop drug abuse.
Nov. 18, 1994
Conservatives blame the government for all of society’s problems.
March 4, 2003
World & Nation
A University of Arizona study, which still requires DEA approval, would examine whether pot can help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress. The green light may clear the way for broader studies.
March 14, 2014
Fifteen major U.S. and European pharmaceutical companies on Monday announced that they will share information from AIDS research efforts in an attempt to reduce drug-development time.
April 20, 1993
Research: Drug reviews by New England Journal did not disclose authors’ ties to firms. Editor concedes lapses.
Oct. 21, 1999
Government approves medical marijuana research
California
Sherri Lynn Correll was new to San Diego, hadn’t found a personal physician yet and was deeply depressed.
March 19, 1990
In establishing an AIDS drug task force last week, the White House stressed the importance of getting drug companies, the National Institutes of Health, activist groups and others to cooperate in developing an effective AIDS drug.
Dec. 9, 1993
Opinion
To the editor: The development of drugs such as Sovaldi is one of the crowning achievements of modern medicine, with its promise of eliminating the suffering and costs associated with advanced liver disease.
July 10, 2016
Grants: Government gives out $250 million a year but seldom monitors research programs, despite cases of misuse of narcotics and an overdose.
Dec. 30, 1999