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Gas Station Heroin: How Unregulated Herbal Supplements Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency
When we think about purchasing over-the-counter health supplements or energy boosters, we typically assume that anything sold on the counter of a local gas station or convenience store has been rigorously tested, approved by federal regulators, and proven safe for daily use. We trust bright packaging and promises of instant focus, mood elevation, or anxiety relief. But according to a gripping investigative report published by The Wall Street Journal, an alarming public health crisis is unfolding right at the checkout counter. Regulators and addiction medicine specialists are sounding the…
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