“I decided it was about time that at least one legislator knew a little bit about marijuana before we changed all the laws,” said the state senator. A Utah state senator decided to do some hands-on research before voting on the state’s marijuana policy in the upcoming November election. Jim Dabakis, a Democrat, took to… Continue reading Utah Lawmaker Tries Pot For First Time On Facebook Live
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What’s Actually Happened Since Trump Declared An Opioid Emergency
Critics say the emergency declaration was more for show than to actually resolve the crisis. A year ago, President Trump declared a national public health emergency because of the opioid epidemic, vowing that doing so would streamline responses to a health crisis that killed more than 70,000 Americans last year. However, a new report shows… Continue reading What’s Actually Happened Since Trump Declared An Opioid Emergency
You Made It Through Sober October, What’s Next?
Recovery is not something we wear lightly; it is a lifelong challenge to recover our ability to regulate our bodies, heal from our trauma, and lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Sober October is a great way to gain awareness of your drinking — whether your goal is to get sober or just take a… Continue reading You Made It Through Sober October, What’s Next?
White House Launches Treatment Program For Moms With Opioid Addiction
The program will streamline care and reduce healthcare costs for mothers and children who are affected by opioid addiction. The Trump administration announced this week that it will begin a program to address opioid abuse among pregnant and postpartum women, in an attempt to address health complications related to addiction and reduce the number of… Continue reading White House Launches Treatment Program For Moms With Opioid Addiction
Congress Passes Bill To Penalize, Convict Patient Brokers
The new bill would impose prison sentences of up to 10 years and fines as high as $200,000. A bipartisan bill—passed as part of the SUPPORT Patients and Communities Act on Oct. 24—will impose criminal penalties on individuals or organizations that accept or give payments or other incentives to prospective rehabilitation patients in exchange for… Continue reading Congress Passes Bill To Penalize, Convict Patient Brokers
New Opioid 500 Times Stronger Than Morphine Nears FDA Approval
Sufentanil is currently used intravenously in operating rooms in tightly-controlled circumstances. The chair of an FDA advisory panel is speaking out against the approval of a powerful new opioid that is even stronger than fentanyl, but despite his public stances it appears likely that the FDA will approve the drug. “Opioids are substantially different than… Continue reading New Opioid 500 Times Stronger Than Morphine Nears FDA Approval
Liam Neeson's Son Talks Recovery, Hitting Rock Bottom
After gaining sobriety, Michéal paid tribute to his late mother Natasha Richardson by taking on her maiden name. As a tribute to his late mother, the actress Natasha Richardson, Michéal Richardson changed his last name from that of his father—the actor Liam Neeson—to his mother’s storied surname. The 23-year-old’s maternal grandmother, Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, told the… Continue reading Liam Neeson's Son Talks Recovery, Hitting Rock Bottom
Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Affleck reportedly began preparing for the role while in rehab with daily training and meetings with a basketball coach. As Ben Affleck adjusts to life post-rehab, he’s taking on a new role that he can very much relate to. This month, the 46-year-old actor completed a 40-day treatment program for alcohol, which he began in… Continue reading Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
Health Secretary Alex Azar discussed the state of the opioid epidemic at a recent health summit. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. may be plateauing, but it’s still too soon to know for sure. “We are so far from the end of the epidemic, but we are perhaps, at the end of the beginning,” said… Continue reading HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
AA's "How It Works" for Everyone
Women have had to endure a generic “He” for God all these years. I am not rewriting the Big Book. I am simply asking for a moment to honor my God as a She; for a moment of freedom to express my God as I understand God. After attending AA meetings for 12 years, I… Continue reading AA's "How It Works" for Everyone