Some police departments across the US have found that marijuana-trained drug-sniffing dogs have become a liability. Police K-9s have helped sniff out many a marijuana offender, but as local governments relax their marijuana laws, some of these drug-sniffing dogs are being forced into early retirement. The New York Times reports that police departments across the… Continue reading Why Some Drug-Sniffing Dogs Are Being Forced Into Early Retirement
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Amanda Bynes Talks Being Four Years Sober, Reflects On Past Drug Use
Amanda Bynes credits her parents with helping her “get back on track” after her past issues with problematic drug use. Amanda Bynes is moving on from her past. The actress, now 32, was a popular target of the paparazzi during her twenties, racking up DUIs and a reputation for drug abuse and bizarre behavior. But… Continue reading Amanda Bynes Talks Being Four Years Sober, Reflects On Past Drug Use
"Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Dopesick Nation explores addiction treatment and the thin line between interventionist and client, recovery and relapse. Note: This piece contains spoilers for Dopesick Nation As a former social worker in recovery from addiction, I was initially skeptical of the VICELAND Series Dopesick Nation because I thought it would follow the familiar formula of A&E’s Intervention… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
New Non-Opioid Treatment For Back Pain Heads To Clinical Trials
Researchers hope the non-opioid treatment for back pain will be approved by the FDA so that it will be eligible for coverage by Medicaid and Medicare. Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are taking part in a clinical trial for a non-opioid, non-steroid treatment of a common form of back pain that is usually treated… Continue reading New Non-Opioid Treatment For Back Pain Heads To Clinical Trials
Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
A new study examined the link between sexual orientation and opioid abuse. People who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids, and bisexual women are at a particularly high risk, according to a study published this week. The study, published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that bisexual… Continue reading Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
New York's Opioid Prescription Monitoring System Needs Improvement
The newly re-elected State Comptroller has found some major issues with the opioid prescription monitoring system. An audit of the New York State opioid prescription monitoring database found that patients in treatment for opioid dependency may have received potentially dangerous opioid prescriptions outside of their treatment programs. Newly re-elected State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a… Continue reading New York's Opioid Prescription Monitoring System Needs Improvement
Inside The Mental Health Crisis In Federal Prisons
At some federal prisons in the midst of a mental health crisis, the number of inmates receiving care has fallen by 80% in the past four years. Despite promises for better health care and oversight, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has dramatically cut the number of inmates on its mental health caseload, according to an… Continue reading Inside The Mental Health Crisis In Federal Prisons
"Teen Mom" Star Leah Messer Reveals Past Addiction
“It almost cost me my children. Everything was crashing down on me. I became suicidal,” Leah Messer said about her past addiction to pain medication. Reality television star Leah Messer spoke candidly about her past addiction to prescription drugs on an episode of her podcast. During a November 14 episode of her Life Reboot series, the… Continue reading "Teen Mom" Star Leah Messer Reveals Past Addiction
Paramore's Hayley Williams Talks Mental Health, Social Media Break
Paramore’s Hayley Williams opened up about mental health in a candid Instagram post. Hayley Williams is taking a break from social media. The lead singer of Paramore announced Saturday that she will be focusing on her side project, Good Dye Young, a line of vegan and cruelty-free hair products, in lieu of posting on Instagram… Continue reading Paramore's Hayley Williams Talks Mental Health, Social Media Break
My Journey from Heroin to Prison
As soon as I was out of prison, it took one argument with a girlfriend for me to go running right back into the arms of the one that always made me feel better: heroin. I have been a man of many realities. I’ve been a son, a student, a friend, a lover, a brother… Continue reading My Journey from Heroin to Prison