Raghav Tripathi, Oregon Teen, Becomes Siemens Finalist for Non-Addictive

Raghav Tripathi, Oregon Teen, Becomes Siemens Finalist For Non-Addictive

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When 17-year-old Raghav Tripathi's mother injured herself in a skiing accident, she refused to take medication while she was being treated for fear that she would become dependent on the drugs. Motivated by his mother's plight, the Oregon teen took …
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The Most Important Election on November 6: More Americans Vote for Drug Peace

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Today 17 states minimize cannabis offenses: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington. … Drug abuse is bad …
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Oregon Teen's Research for Nonaddictive Painkiller Pays Off

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A 17-year-old from Portland, Oregon has made a significant contribution to science with his research into non-addictive painkillers. Raghav Tripathi, a high school senior, … By increasing anandamide levels in the body, he says he may be able reduce …
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Opiate consumption exceeds methamphetamine in Oregon

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“You got a whole gamut of abuse out there,” Director of Pharmacy Programs for Oregon Health Authority Dr. Tom Burns said. In the last seven years, the nation has seen a dramatic rise in opiate abuse. In Oregon alone, drug treatment admissions for …
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