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Because of a Sentara nurse, Virginia operating rooms are now smoke-free
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (511+ words) For decades, public health campaigns have warned citizens about the dangers of smoking — yet in Virginia, smoke remained a hazard inside operating rooms until recently. Surgical smoke is generated when electrosurgical pencils or lasers are used to cut tissue and…...
Virginia bans 7-OH, adds strict new kratom restrictions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is cracking down on kratom and a stronger chemical compound linked to it after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The law bans 7-OH — also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine — in the commonwealth and requires…...
Virginia sets rules for potential psilocybin treatment
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia approved a law that would allow psilocybin to be used in medical settings if federal regulators give it the green light. The legislation, Senate Bill 379, was introduced by state Sen. Jennifer Boysko and directs the Virginia…...
Recovery advocates, lawmakers discuss addiction treatment challenges at Virginia forum
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (236+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A forum on Tuesday brought together delegates, candidates and community leaders to address critical issues surrounding addiction, treatment and recovery programs across the Commonwealth. The question-and-answer session highlighted ongoing challenges faced by those in recovery, with advocates emphasizing…...