Walmart Launches Groundbreaking Disposal Solution to Aid in Fight Against Opioid Abuse and Misuse

In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies. Known as DisposeRx, the small packet contains ingredients that, according to the manufacturer, when emptied into a pill bottle with warm water, ultimately enable patients to responsibly dispose of leftover medications in their trash. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute of Drug Abuse, more than 65 percent of people misusing prescription opioids are getting…

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Cancer Research UK and the Institute of Cancer Research, London, join forces with Merck in new drug discovery alliance

Cancer Research UK’s Commercial Partnerships Team and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, announced a multi-project collaboration and licensing deal with Merck, a leading science and technology company, to discover and develop new anticancer drugs. This multi-project deal follows previous single project drug discovery collaborations and a more recent target validation collaboration between Merck and Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Therapeutics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). The parties will collaborate on three independent research projects spanning target hit discovery to preclinical candidate nomination. This work will progress the discovery and development…

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The Ad Counci, the Jed Foundation, the AFSP and Droga5 Introduce New PSA Campaign: ‘Seize the Awkward’

The Ad Council had joined with the Jed Foundation (JED), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and Droga5 to introduce a new PSA Campaign. The campaign, “Seize the Awkward”, is designed to help teens and young adults to reach out to friends with mental health issues who may be at risk for suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst young adults. Young adulthood is a critical time in a person’s life when they may experience great stress from multiple life changes like leaving high school, moving…

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Guest Post by Space City Productions: MP: Review requested to reform advertising

This is a guest post from Space City Productions where they talk about having spoken to MP For South Northamptonshire, Andrea Leadsom,  who has told them that a review has been requested to improve advertising and how it reflects society. MP: Review requested to reform advertising With more than £239 billion-a-year lost to a lack of reflective advertising, the Lord President of the Council, Andrea Leadsom MP has revealed that work has begun to expedite improvement. MP For South Northamptonshire, Andrea Leadsom, has told Space City that a review has…

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Hornet Commissioned First Study From Nielsen To Determine Impact Of LGBTQ-Themed Advertising

Hornet, the world’s premier gay social network, today released its first ever research with Nielsen around the efficacy of LGBTQ-themed branded advertising on the LGBTQ consumer. The custom study, which Hornet commissioned from Nielsen in 2017, examines advertising content across various industries including consumer packaged goods, hospitality, automotive and banking. “With this study, we hope to help brands improve their marketing and advertising as it relates to the LGBTQ community,” said Sean Howell, President and Co-Founder of Hornet. “Our community is one of the most highly sought-after demographics, and creating…

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