Dec 5 2017

Lawmakers Back Medication-Assisted Treatment

And Doctors Back What? –  (Dec. 1, 2017) ...the legislation is designed to remove “outdated barriers” so individuals can get…

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Deaths among people hospitalized for opioids quadrupled since 2000

Like the Dark Ages –  (Dec. 4, 2017) During the same time period, there was no significant change in the…

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American Addiction Centers

On the Move –  Kirk Manz, who holds the top finance spot at AAC (American Addiction Centers) Holdings, has resigned,…

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Beloved Bronx teacher found dead in bathroom stall after an apparent heroin overdose

PAINFUL –  (Dec. 2, 2017) Those who knew Azimi said he was a ‘role model’ and ‘veteran teacher’ who was…

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Harlem’s Pillars Recovery Center First Addiction Recovery Center Opens

Harlem Nocturne –  (Nov. 29, 2017) “One you’re through with treatment you need that support in the community,” New York…

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Apomorphine Versus Addiction

SITE of Interest –  The primary purpose of this site –Apomorphine Versus Addiction– is educational. It is devoted to information surrounding the…

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Dear Rabbis: Getting Over Addiction Isn’t About Repentance. It’s About Recovery

Kindness Not Shameness –  (Nov. 30, 2017) However, the application of teshuvah to recovery as a whole can be misleading…

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How one Las Vegas center is helping break the cycle of addiction

Life is Less of a Gamble Here –  (Dec. 3, 2017) Years of snorting, using needles, wanting to take their…

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Moms on mission to help recovering addicts

Crossing the Tracks –  (Dec. 1, 2017) It was very powerful to watch, not only the sobriety, but the journey…

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Doctor opens up about struggle with opioid addiction in new memoir

MEDIA: Book Review –  (Dec. 2, 2017) Grant Matheson, author of The Golden Boy, is seen in this undated handout…

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DEA creates Kentucky field division

Brown Derby –  (Nov. 29, 2017) “I applaud the DEA for taking targeted action in the Appalachian region to crack…

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Arizona lawsuit opens window into lucrative drug rehab business — and allegations of fraud

 New Suits – (Dec. 4, 2017) Health Net says in a counterclaim that there was widespread fraud among Arizona and…

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Phoenix developing rules to regulate sober living homes

There Goes the Neighborhood –  (Nov. 30, 2017) “There are a lot of good operators that are managing these homes,…

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Opiate shortage could soon affect hospitals

Damned If You Do... –  (Dec. 1, 2017) The FDA lists injections of morphine, fentanyl and hydromorphone, known as Dilaudid,…

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Possible link found between some Utah suicides, electronics

Cell Trapped –  (Nov. 30, 2017) “A social media connection or a phone connection is not a substitute for a…

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Center Will Provide Free Services for People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

New York, New York –  (Nov. 28, 2017) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the grand opening of the new…

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Here’s how to tell if your child has screen addiction

Attention Deficit Ordered? –  (Dec. 4, 2017) Want to know if your kids are morphing into tech-obsessed zombies? Focus on…

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Andrew Zimmern Opens Up About His ‘Deranged Drunk and Drugged’ Past

What a Story – (Dec. 1, 2017) On Thursday night, the Bizarre Foods star posted a rare photo of his…

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Abby Martin Talks US Opioid Crisis With Attorney Mike Papantonio

How to Sell More Drugs to the Downtrodden – (Nov. 30, 2017) In an exclusive interview with Abby Martin, the…

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Phone Could Throw Off Your Brain Chemistry

Picture This – (Dec. 1, 2017) ...new study suggests that for teens, being hooked on the internet and smartphones may…

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Dan Bigg – The Overdose Reverser

Key to the City –  (Nov. 28, 2017) If you weren’t looking, you’d miss it: a silver van the size…

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Facebook launches version of Messenger for young children

It's Appening: Zombie Apocalypse? –  (Dec. 4, 2017) ...messaging app for kids ages 6 to 12 to chat with friends…

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Opioid crisis makes its way to Art shows this year

Reality Bites –  (Dec. 4, 2017) An artistic compilation of used drug bags on display in Miami Beach. Around the…

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