FDA commissioner Gottlieb calls for ‘ more forceful steps ’ to curb opioid epidemic

Scott Gottlieb, the new head of the Food and Drug Administration, called on his staff Tuesday to explore “additional, more forceful steps” to curb the opioid crisis — and especially to find ways to reduce the number of new cases of addiction. Calling the epidemic his “highest initial priority,” Gottlieb suggested that the agency consider mandatory […]Related:Trump budget seeks huge cuts to disease prevention and medical research departmentsJust one alcoholic drink a day increases risk of breast cancer, study saysGender-confirmation surgeries increase after social changes
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