Drug Abuse and Addiction

“Reclaiming My Life,” New Book on Addiction, Recovery, & Healing

When a son dies too young –  March 2, 2020 - Maryland mother and wife, Tammy Lofink, experienced a parent’s…

4 years ago

Good Morning Destroyer of Men’s Souls: memoir

When romance and substance abuse collide –  April 17, 2020 - But, as Oakland writer Nina Renata Aron points out…

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How America’s ‘Bedlam’ Became Jails and Streets

From Bad to Worse to the Streets –  April 17, 2020 - Over the course of the late 20th century,…

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Walmart Under Criminal Investigation for Opioid Sales

Blue Coated Drug Dealers –  April 13, 2020 - In her letter to Special Master David Cohen, Singer cited a…

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Struggling With Addiction During COVID-19? You’re Not Alone

It only feels that way –  April 8, 2020 -  Substance use is going to skyrocket during this pandemic. During…

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Ex-Vikings DE Everson Griffen Lived in Sober House

Always room for one more –  APRIL 10, 2020 - In late September 2018, the Vikings ordered Griffen to undergo…

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Cowboys’ Aldon Smith on substance-abuse: ‘I was in really dark place,’ slept under cars

Seeing the light of recovery –  April 9, 2020 - “I would say 2018 was a tough year,” Smith told…

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‘Tiger King’ opens up about struggle with drug addiction

No, you’re kidding? –  April 10, 2020 - Finlay left the relationship and the zoo behind and is now engaged…

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Telehealth for addiction during pandemic

Dr. Watson, Come Here, I want you –  April 11, 2020 - The rules were revised in order to promote…

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Chynna Rogers, Philadelphia rapper, dies of overdose at 25

Hard Drugs Down a Dead End Street –  April 11, 2020 - The Philadelphia native signed with the agency Ford…

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For Miami addicts, recovery is tough enough. Then came the virus

Pray for the newcomers –  MARCH 29, 2020 - Getting clean is challenging enough in regular times, and the coronavirus…

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NIDA Director outlines risks to people who smoke and do drugs during pandemic

Another GOOD Reason to Quit! – April 2, 2020 - The Ideas and Opinions piece raises several important concerns regarding…

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DOJ unleashes $163 million to fight drug addiction

Unleashes wild dogs? –  April 3, 2020 -  • Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program, $1.75…

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Why Coronavirus is making people hoard illegal drugs?

So They Don’t Run Out –  April 5, 2020 - UK drug policy and crime experts told CNN they were…

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Potential of using psychedelic drugs in psychiatry

Eight hours to salvation –  April 2, 2020 - Brain imaging over the past 20 years has taught scientists a…

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Quarantining patients at PA. drug treatment centers could pose risk, but many have nowhere else to go

Damed if you do... –  March 24, 2020 - “We have people who do not have a home to go…

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During COVID-19, L.A.’s Rehab Centers Are Still Addressing the Drug Crisis

Still Working Hard – March 25, 2020 - More recently, overdose deaths from stimulants have surged, potentially representing the next…

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Ben Cousins opens up on drugs and prison in new ‘explosive, emotional’ interview

Once We Were Giants –  March 21, 2020 - “I’m close to the Ben Cousins story and have been for…

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How smoking cigarettes, vaping and drug use may worsen symptoms of COVID-19

Even More Deadly –  MARCH 22, 2020 - “When someone’s lungs are exposed to flu or other infections the adverse…

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A doctor’s radical treatment for pregnant addicts? Get them clean

And Love Them –  FEB. 26, 2020 - Towers didn’t need a drug test to confirm Lenderman, 14 weeks pregnant,…

5 years ago

Opinion: Jailing individuals for drug addiction is immoral

War On The Wounded –  March 3, 2020 - The Controlled Substance Act distinguished five different “schedules” for drugs to…

5 years ago

‘Strung Out’ Tackles Pain, Stigma And Shame Of Drug Use

MEDIA: Book Review –  February 28, 2020 - In her new memoir, Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies…

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17% addicts hooked on de-addiction drug

It’s Punjab Jake –  Mar. 8, 2020 - De-addiction seems to have become a new addiction in the state. As…

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Laura McKowen on Addiction, Recovery and We Are the Luckiest

We Are Miracles, Too! –  MARCH 2, 2020 - I just don’t think the labels are very helpful. Nobody hears…

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Science Suggests Loneliness Is Tied To Addiction

Come Together –                      MAR 5, 2020 - As the United…

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Mother with opioid addiction died in police custody after officers ignored her calls for help

Arrested to Death –  MAR. 7, 2020 - “Yeah I’m literally ill right now. I can’t even think straight. I’m…

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Opioid Epidemic Might Be Much Worse Than We Thought

And Getting Worse? –  FEBRUARY 27, 2020 - The undercounting of opioid deaths is important because “you need to know…

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Indiana County to Start Bringing Charges Against Residents Who Overdose

Locking Up The Dead – February 29, 2020 - The person who has overdosed is given the opportunity to plead…

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Truly Radical Idea to Address Drug Addiction in Mia Donovan’s “Dope is Death”

THEATER “Dope is Death” – March 6, 2020 - “You don’t want to fight on drugs,” says Felipe Luciano, the…

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Eating disorders and drug addiction are often related illnesses

THE HOLE WITHIN –  FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - Oftentimes, food disorders do not exist in isolation. It is not uncommon…

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