warn – anthrophysics

Could the massive closure of pharmacies worsen the fentanyl crisis? Experts warn of environment creating ‘breeding ground’ for counterfeit, laced pills

October 27, 2023 by David Jones

Experts warn that more people could be exposed to fake pills potentially containing deadly substances due to mass pharmacy closures. Roei Ganzarski, who runs a company that detects counterfeit drugs, said many patients were now forced to fill their prescriptions online. This creates a “breeding ground” for counterfeit pills, he said, because it increases the … Read more

Synthetic weed that claims to give anxiety-free effects is marketed to children and poisons thousands of people every year, doctors warn.

October 20, 2023 by David Jones

Delta-8 products are often packaged in an attention-grabbing way, especially for impressionable young people who may not know exactly what they are consuming.

Delta-8 THC, the synthetic cousin of the delta-9 strain that gives marijuana its psychoactive effect, has become easily available to children online. Hemp-derived oil is available in vaping and edible varieties, with manufacturers taking a leaf from the e-cigarette industry’s marketing playbook, making the product appealing to children. New York researchers combed dozens of websites … Read more