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Marijuana Users More Likely to Need Emergency Care and Hospitalization

WOULD THEY EVEN NOTICE? – June 28, 2022 - “Unlike tobacco, there is some uncertainty or controversy regarding the adverse health impacts of cannabis. Some individuals may perceive that cannabis has some health... Read More...

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Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction

EDUCATION IS PREVENTION – June 2022 - Symptoms of use and abuse disorders and developing addictions include these behavioral changes: Impulse control issuesLack of motivationDisinterest in previous things th... Read More...

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FDA to Order Juul e-Cigarettes Off The Market in the US

SAVE THE CHILDREN – June 22, 2022 - “This clearly comes as a surprise to the market … we would expect that Juul would appeal the decision, and remain on the market through that process, which would likely take... Read More...

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White House Backs Extension of Telehealth Addiction Treatment

FACE TO FACE, SORT OF – June 22, 2022 - In a report released Wednesday, the White House office laid out steps for broadening telehealth access for individuals struggling with addiction. The plan calls... Read More...

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Ibogaine Isn’t a “Cure” for Addiction—But It Can Be a Useful Detox Tool

HEALING INFORMATION? – June 16, 2022 - On June 13, the city council of Amherst, Massachusetts, declined to advance a measure decriminalizing entheogens, or naturally occurring psychedelics. These include psilo... Read More...

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Composing a Lasting Legacy in Recovery

PLAYING FOR KEEPS – June 10, 2022 - Rock to Recovery was born. The therapeutic music program harnesses the transformative, healing powers of playing to non-musicians in treatment. “It’s been the bi... Read More...

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Inmate Overdoses After Man Brings Drugs to Jail

SO MANY PRISONS – June 20, 2022 - A man has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter after an inmate died of a drug overdose from drugs that the man smuggled into the jail, according to the Sciot... Read More...

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Juul e-Cigarettes To Be Ordered off U.S. Shelves

SOMETHING IN THE AIR TONIGHT – June 22, 2022 - The FDA declined to comment on the report, while Altria and Juul did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters. “This clearly comes as a surprise to the ... Read More...

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Quitting Kratom Is Easy?

SHE DON’T NEED NO 12 STEPS – June 23, 2022 - I took my last dose Saturday morning. I didn’t experience so much as any discomfort. On Sunday, I went hiking. On Monday, I went to a Pride Gay Skate event at the r... Read More...

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Psychosis, Chronic Vomiting: Potent Weed Making Teens Sick

A HIGH SO LOW – June 23, 2022 - This was not your average weed. The oil and waxes she bought from dealers were typically about 90% THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana. But because these products were d... Read More...

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Surprising Group Experiencing Rise in Substance Use Disorder

VIDEO – SO THAT’S WHERE ALL THE MEDICARE DOLLARS ARE GOING – June 23, 2022 - “That population is a missed population,” said Tammy Griffin, a nurse practitioner at DeCoach Rehabilitation Centre. The ... Read More...

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Excessive Heat Adds To Arizona Opioid Epidemic

COULD IT GET WORSE? – June 24, 2022 - Unable to rouse him, the paramedics administered the drug naloxone via an injection into his upper left arm. The drug, widely known by the brand name Narcan, is an emergenc... Read More...

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Colorado Sees Drop In Life Expectancy

POPULATION PATROL? – June 25, 2022 - Key drivers for the decline were COVID-19 and overdose deaths. The data vary by demographic group. COVID-19 was the leading cause of death among Hispanics, as well as non... Read More...

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International Day Against Drug Abuse 2022: All You Need to Know

IT’S NOT WORKING? – June 25, 2022 - The figures are reflective of the scale of the drug abuse menace across the world. While the United States usually tops the list of nations with most drug abuse deaths, the ... Read More...

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Ty Herndon Calls Crystal Meth ‘A Pandemic of My Soul’

VIDEO – THERE IS A SOLUTION – June 15, 2022 - “Crystal meth has been a pandemic of my soul,” he added. “It’s been a destruction of my brain. It’s given me some of the ugliest nightmares that I could never even ... Read More...

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Rep. Dusty Johnson Works To Fund Nationwide Sobriety Programs

A GOOD POLITICIAN – June 24, 2022 - The 24/7 sobriety program located on New York Street, provides drug and alcohol testing services twice a day to those who were sentenced for criminal offenses. Since 2005, t... Read More...

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Supreme Court Sides With Pill Mill Doctors

NOT IN COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION – June 27, 2022 - The justices ruled 9-0 in favor of Xiulu Ruan and Shakeel Kahn, who had argued in appealing their convictions that their trials were unfair because jurors were n... Read More...

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New Drugs With High Abuse Potential Most Likely to Be Approved FASTEST

BUY AND BUY AND DIE? – June 21. 2022 - “Despite the prevalence and societal costs of pain in the United States, investment in pain medication development is low, due in part to poor understanding of the probab... Read More...

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HHS Announces $10 Million for Rural Communities to Respond to Surging Fentanyl Overdoses

MONEY MAKES A DIFFERENCE? – June 17, 2022 - “Behind every overdose death is a family and a community,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “When we fund partnerships that increase access to effective, evidence-b... Read More...

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I Went From Policeman to Drug Addict, to Working for Mafia

THE EXPERT – June 19, 2022 - As a child, I suffered from cripplingly low self-esteem and insecurities. I was the subject of ‘banter’ at school, being called ‘chubby’ and people constantly pointed out my n... Read More...

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Sober Up For You – brand new video

VIDEO – RECOVERY TUNES – June 21, 2022 - His current album peaked at #45 on the Billboard Top 100 Albums Chart and to date has sold over 3,000 hard copies and 4,200 cumulative sales. Billboard listed AW at #31 ... Read More...

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Demi Lovato Talks Addiction Struggles in ‘Skin of My Teeth’

SHARING IN A SONG – June 10, 2022 - Lovato has been extremely candid when it comes to their drug addictions, and the struggles they have gone through. In July 2018, the singer suffered a near-fatal opioid over... Read More...

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Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Directorial Debut with Film About Methamphetamine

HARROWING – June 13, 2022 - Disturb delves into methamphetamine addiction through the perspective of a kuia (grandmother) experiencing first-hand the drug’s hold on her moko (grandson). “So understanding wh... Read More...

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What Damaged Brains Reveal About Addiction

IT AIN’T GOOD – June 15, 2022 - In particular, lesions positively connected to the cingulate and insula and negatively connected to the medial prefrontal cortex were more likely to be associated with smoking r... Read More...

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Elvis Presley’s Legacy of Addiction, Heartbreak & Death

UNCHAINED MELODY – June 16, 2022 - In a video seen by The Post, she told the crowd: “My life is a little bit kind of down right now. You’re pulling me up. so thank you. “I’m so proud of this movie, I really... Read More...

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How To Stop Smoking Weed

READ MORE BOOKS – June 16, 2022 - 7 tips to quit smoking weed Want to know how to quit smoking marijuana? Dr. Streem shares these strategies to help you kick the habit: 1. Treat underlying problems “Wh... Read More...

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Scientology Churches Across the Globe Support Drug Prevention

STAYING CLEAR – June 16, 2022 - The materials present: A factual and concise overview of exactly what drugs are, how they work and what they doTheir street namesThe long- and short-term side effects of the ... Read More...

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DEA Holds Inaugural Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

TOO LITTLE! TOO LATE!! – June 15, 2022 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s... Read More...

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Drug Abuse and Addiction

Marijuana Users More Likely to Need Emergency Care and Hospitalization

Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction

FDA to Order Juul e-Cigarettes Off The Market in the US

‘Night of the Living Rez’ Chronicles One Tribe’s Struggle with Addiction

White House Backs Extension of Telehealth Addiction Treatment

Ibogaine Isn’t a “Cure” for Addiction—But It Can Be a Useful Detox Tool

Composing a Lasting Legacy in Recovery

Inmate Overdoses After Man Brings Drugs to Jail

Juul e-Cigarettes To Be Ordered off U.S. Shelves

Quitting Kratom Is Easy?

Psychosis, Chronic Vomiting: Potent Weed Making Teens Sick

Surprising Group Experiencing Rise in Substance Use Disorder

Excessive Heat Adds To Arizona Opioid Epidemic

Colorado Sees Drop In Life Expectancy

International Day Against Drug Abuse 2022: All You Need to Know

Ty Herndon Calls Crystal Meth ‘A Pandemic of My Soul’

Rep. Dusty Johnson Works To Fund Nationwide Sobriety Programs

Supreme Court Sides With Pill Mill Doctors

New Drugs With High Abuse Potential Most Likely to Be Approved FASTEST

HHS Announces $10 Million for Rural Communities to Respond to Surging Fentanyl Overdoses

I Went From Policeman to Drug Addict, to Working for Mafia

Sober Up For You – brand new video

Beyond Belief Sobriety w/Author of HIGH! – Confessions of a Cannabis Addict

Demi Lovato Talks Addiction Struggles in ‘Skin of My Teeth’

Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Directorial Debut with Film About Methamphetamine

What Damaged Brains Reveal About Addiction

Elvis Presley’s Legacy of Addiction, Heartbreak & Death

How To Stop Smoking Weed

Scientology Churches Across the Globe Support Drug Prevention

DEA Holds Inaugural Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic