Compassionate care for the mothers was crucial to positive outcomes for opioid-dependent babies. I gave birth to my daughter in late January of 2014. It was the kind of birth you see in the movies—the contractions started hard and grew closer together within moments. By the time I realized I was in labor, I was… Continue reading Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
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Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
A local prevention expert credits greater awareness, media attention and personal tragedies for the decrease. There’s some good news out of Ohio, as a new survey indicates teen prescription painkiller and heroin use are on the decline. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the numbers come from a survey administered every two years by PreventionFirst, a… Continue reading Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
Mexico's Supreme Court Strikes Down Recreational Marijuana Ban
Though limited in scope, the decision was considered a victory for pro-cannabis groups. Lawmakers in Mexico opened a door to marijuana legalization by declaring an absolute ban on recreational use a violation of constitutional rights. The country’s top court declared on October 31 that it had found in favor of two amparos (or legal injunctions) against… Continue reading Mexico's Supreme Court Strikes Down Recreational Marijuana Ban
Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
“It’s hard to study marijuana, and there’s money to be made in the business. That’s an unfortunate combination that makes it exceedingly hard to separate the truth from the hype.” Cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate your PTSD and anxiety symptoms, while THC can reduce your nausea and inflammation—or, at least, that is what the medical marijuana… Continue reading Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case
The agency claims it is aware of four other NAS cases involving infants exposed to kratom in utero. A new case report published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that kratom was the cause of a newborn’s withdrawal symptoms. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other naysayers of the herbal supplement say this is a… Continue reading FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case
Imagine Dragons Release New Song About Depression
“Zero” is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming animated movie “Ralph Breaks The Internet.” Ralph Breaks The Internet is the long awaited sequel to the animated hit Wreck It Ralph, and it’s due to hit theaters on November 21. On the movie’s soundtrack is a new song, “Zero,” by Imagine Dragons, and it deals… Continue reading Imagine Dragons Release New Song About Depression
Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
“I’m about to take a big step to help myself, to save my life. I’m sure you will hear about it. I feel like I’m not done. I have another run of laughing with you all.” Comedian Artie Lange seems ready for a change. Now 51 years old, his health fading, Lange appears ready to… Continue reading Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
David is desperate to fix Nic. He researches addiction and interviews doctors. He even takes crystal meth to try to better understand. Told largely from the perspective of David Sheff (Steve Carell), the father of 18-year-old Nic (Timothée Chalamet), who struggles with crystal meth addiction, Beautiful Boy is an agonizing film adaptation of memoirs written… Continue reading The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
Low-Level Weed Cases Not A Priority, Michigan's Top Prosecutors Say
Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana last week. On the heels of a successful ballot measure that legalized recreational weed in Michigan, prosecutors last week put out a statement clarifying that pot is still illegal on a federal level – but they won’t make weed cases a priority. “Marijuana continues to… Continue reading Low-Level Weed Cases Not A Priority, Michigan's Top Prosecutors Say
Prison Guards Accused Of Smuggling Pot, Wire Cutters Into Lock-Up
Three female guards are all facing charges of attempting to furnish a prisoner with contraband. A trio of prison visitors could end up on the other side of the razor wire after they were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle pot and cell phones into a pair of South Carolina lock-ups. The three women arrested… Continue reading Prison Guards Accused Of Smuggling Pot, Wire Cutters Into Lock-Up