A new study examined whether asthma rates are higher in those with chronic opioid dependence.
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Report: Fentanyl Distribution Mishandled By Drug Companies, Feds
Nearly half of all patients who were prescribed fentanyl should have been denied the drug, according to a new report.
Comedian Brody Stevens Dies At 48
“The Hangover” star was memorialized by his comedic peers on social media.
Adam Lambert Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles
Lambert shared how he used his music and peer support to deal with depression.
Beyond Addiction: Jodie Sweetin on Acting, Social Media, and the Gifts of Sobriety
Whether it’s daily prayer and meditation, working with sponsees or just staying connected to my sober family, I know that it’s only because of how hard I’ve worked in my recovery that I get to have the life that I have today.
Marijuana Equity Programs Help People Of Color Access Growing Industry
“We’re not just budtenders, not just security guards anymore. We’re owners now,” said a marijuana dispensary owner.
New York Counties Skeptical Of Marijuana Legalization
In the more rural counties upstate, sheriffs and others are concerned about the effect that marijuana legalization will have on road safety.
Google Maps Now Points Users To Drug Disposal Sites
The tech giant aims to help people with opioid prescriptions get rid of excess pills in the hopes of preventing them from being abused.
Fentanyl Brunch Joke Lands Restaurant In Hot Water
An Ohio pub issued a public apology after parodying Cap’n Crunch with a joke menu item called “Oops! All Fentanyl.”
How John Lennon's Heroin Addiction Affected The Beatles
A new report delves into the impact that Lennon’s heroin addiction had on the iconic rock band.