Pilgrims visit Dr. Bob’s grave on Founders Day in Akron

AA @ 83 with MAT, Magical Assisted Treatment – June 9, 2018 - The pilgrim wore a silver skull ring…

6 years ago

Love City: 24 Hours of Romance, Lust and Heartache in New York

Let’s Never Forget LOVE – June 10. 2018 - A full day with the city’s lovers and their endless expressions…

6 years ago

FDA sends warning letters to online marketers over opioids

What Took So Long? – June 5, 2018 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has…

6 years ago

Eight doctors with ties to Staten Island with criminal convictions

Bad Medicine – June 6, 2018 - Test-referral scams. Running pill mills to dispense powerful painkillers. Medicare fraud. In recent…

6 years ago

‘Angels in America’ again: It’s time to humanize addiction

Only One more month on Broadway - GO NOW! – June 1, 2018 - One of the most sought-after tickets…

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Trump launches opioid campaign that targets young people using shock value

If I Had a Hammer... – June 7, 2018 - The White House is starting an anti-opioid advertising campaign targeting…

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Despair, hope and drugs in America: Is anyone safe?

Is Anyone Safe? – June 3, 2018 - While America was diverted by homegrown terrorism, economic stress and mass shootings,…

6 years ago

Should an Addict’s Relapse Be Punished with Criminal Sanctions?

Tough Love or Tough S**t – June 4, 2018 – As soon as Julie Eldred was granted probation for stealing…

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Maine drug deaths remained high in early 2018, with fentanyl taking bigger toll

China White Death – June 1, 2018 - From January through March, 86 people died of overdoses, down from 89…

6 years ago

Treatment Center Owner Accused of Fraud

Good Insurance – May 30, 2018 - The owner of a Temecula substance abuse treatment facility, who allegedly submitted dozens…

6 years ago

College combats addiction and alcoholism with recovery dorms

School for Soberites – May 28, 2018 - Step Up” at Augsburg University in Minneapolis allows students to experience collegiate…

6 years ago

Macklemore, Peter Buck, Julien Baker Contribute Addiction Stories For Music Heals Day

Hitting the Right Notes – May 28, 2018 - Macklemore, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Julien Baker…

6 years ago

Court-Mandated Substance Abuse Treatment: Exploring the Ethics and Efficacy

Attraction Not Coercion – May 29, 2018 - Mandatory treatment is defined as “treatment ordered, motivated, or supervised under the…

6 years ago

Opioids Now Responsible for 1 in 5 Deaths Among Young Adults

Suicidal Tendencies? – June 2, 2018 - In 2016, one in 65 deaths in the United States involved opioids —…

6 years ago

Beyond the Stigma: Finding support and solace after an overdose

It’s a Family Affair – May 29, 2018 - Losing a loved one can be difficult enough. But when that…

6 years ago

Parents Treating Kids With Cannabinoid Oil Could Lose Them

Children’s Lives DON’T Matter – May 25, 2018 - In April, a committee at the Food and Drug Administration took…

6 years ago

Opponents of new sober-living home warn of ‘Rehab Riviera’

Going Public – June 3, 2018 - The proliferation of addiction recovery centers in Southern California coastal communities has given…

6 years ago

‘He turns into monster’: Parents forced to fund son’s synthetic drug addiction

WOW – March 6, 2018 - As they wait, Chris’ parents are funding his habit because they’ve been told his…

6 years ago

A Spiritual Battle for My Alcoholic Wife

Surrender to Win – June 3, 2018 - Her body lay crumpled on the sofa, legs bent, head twisted above…

6 years ago

“Accidental” Deaths, Suicide, Homicide Rise Among Teens in US

Adding Intent to Injury – June 1, 2018 – There has been a significant rise in accidental deaths, homicides and…

6 years ago

Purdue Knew of Oxy Abuse 22 Years Ago, Then Covered it Up

Pharma Slaughters 200,000 - Govt. protects the guilty – June 1, 2018 – An explosive New York Times report has…

6 years ago

The Story and Significance of the Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative Logo

PTAC is Making a Difference – June 2018 - The mission of the Police, Treatment and Community (PTAC) Collaborative is…

6 years ago

Anthony Hopkins: ‘I’m happy I’m an alcoholic. It’s great gift’

Dr. Hannibal Lecter meets Dr. John Dolittle – May 28, 2018 - For anyone who looks toward their later years…

6 years ago

Apple will offer software to cure digital addiction

Do You Really Want That? – June 2, 2018 - An Apple a day might not keep the doctor away.…

6 years ago

iPhone update will shame you for always being on your phone

Just What I Need, More Shaming – June 4, 2018 - Reckon you’re spending too much time on your iPhone?…

6 years ago

If Addiction Is Disease, Why Is Relapsing a Crime?

A Very Confused Nation – May 29, 2018 - When Julie Eldred tested positive for fentanyl in 2016, 11 days…

6 years ago

Apple will let you FaceTime dozens of people at once

Make More Friends with Faces – June 4, 2018  - Apple will now let its customers FaceTime with 31 of…

6 years ago

Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness with Joe Pantoliano

Shining a Light – May 29, 2018 - Actor Joe Pantoliano, aka “Joey Pants” to friends and colleagues, vividly remembers…

6 years ago

Synthetic Weed Is Back, Bigger Than Ever, and Scary as Hell

LEGALIZE IT – June 1, 2018 - The young woman had pale skin and fire-red hair, and by all appearances…

6 years ago

Why Ritalin Does Not Cause Gun Violence

Pills Don’t Kill People, Guns... – MAY 23, 2018 - In an attempt to support North’s claim, NRA spokesman Andrew…

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