Kansas lawmakers eye amphetamine use for binge eating disorder
The Kansas Legislature moves to add binge eating disorder to the list of conditions eligible for FDA approved amphetamines like Vyvanse, enabling doctors to prescribe them. Supporters argue better, formal treatment options exist, while critics warn of addiction risks and prefer non drug therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Senate
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
Board of Healing Arts
Vyvanse
Ron Hein
Shire
Tanja Haaland
Eating Disorder Center of
Kansas City
Debra Safer
Stanford University Medical Center
Safer
Adma
Haaland
Larry Black
Valley Hope
Norton
Black
Les Sperling
Central Kansas Foundation
Salina
The
Kansas House approves bill to block local healthy eating policies
The Kansas House passed HB 2595 by 89 to 34 to bar cities counties and school districts from enacting policies that curb junk food sales or require broader nutrition labeling. The measure mirrors ALEC drafted model rules and aims to create uniform business conditions across the state. Critics say it curbs local health initiatives and could impact programs addressing obesity and food access in Lawrence Douglas County and Kansas City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas House
House
Senate
American Legislative Exchange Council
Kansas
New York
Micheal Bloomberg
Gene Suellentrop
Wichita
ALEC
John Wilson
Lawrence
Wilson
Douglas County
Ashley Jones-Wisner
KC Healthy Kids
Kansas City
Jones-Wisner
Jason Watkins
Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine
Pathway To Hope
National Alliance On Mental Illness
Johnson County
Kansas Psychiatric Society
Vishal Adma
iStock
Finney County
Glee .Duwiwl
Kinney Glass
Keller Leopold Insurance
Fleminc Whartons
Lewis Chevrolet Cadillac
E. US
Skeeter's Body Shop
W. Jones Ave
Brdu Ptt Wig
AW Tsitou
Garencu
Geccendowment.org
Erin Davis
Ho Ho
Toocht
Ode
Ces
Opw
Shamrock
Taste OF Ireland
Sanly
Facebook
Eien
CU Ee Vcc
Samysgck.com