Archive: opioids
New Pick: Invest in Ending Opioid Addiction
By Andy Gordon on March 18, 2021
DEAL DETAILS Startup: Phoenix PharmaLabs Security type: Common stock Round size: Side-by-side raise – up to $1.07 million under Reg. CF Share price: $1.00 Valuation: $26,790,283 Minimum investment: $99.00 Investment portal: Netcapital Deadline: March 23, 2021 (Phoenix has requested an extension to April 23, 2021, but it has not yet been approved.)…
Two Ways to Resolve the Opioid Crisis
By Andy Gordon on November 13, 2019
More than 400,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses. But there’s a solution - and two different methods to approach it.
The Deep, Dark Hole of Drug Addiction
By Andy Gordon on November 6, 2019
The opioid crisis has taken thousands of lives. And Andy Gordon has experienced the damage firsthand. But there is hope for a better future.
The Opioid Crisis Cost Us Almost $200 Billion Last Year
By Andy Gordon on October 30, 2019
The opioid crisis has cost American families, employers and the government billions of dollars. And we’re just beginning to see drug companies be held accountable. But there’s a silver lining.
News Fix: Former CFTC Chair Suggests a Digital Dollar Will Uphold U.S. Dominance in Global Finance
By Allison Brickell on October 19, 2019
In the news this week: Pennsylvania introduces a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, the former CFTC chair calls for a digital dollar and Canva’s valuation gets a boost.
Marijuana Still Not Responsible for Overdose Deaths
By Allison Brickell on August 5, 2019
Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants were involved in thousands of overdoses in 2017. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to all three and has caused zero overdoses.
Medical Marijuana States See Major Drop in Opioid Prescriptions
By Allison Brickell on May 20, 2019
The opioid epidemic is a nationwide crisis. But three states that have legalized medical marijuana are seeing a more positive trend.