A new CDC report has revealed some alarming changes in life expectancy trends. A new CDC report reveals that the average life expectancy in the United States is falling for the first time since 1993. Drugs, alcohol, and suicide are taking the lives of young Americans at rates so high that the U.S. life expectancy… Continue reading How Drugs, Alcohol & Suicide Are Affecting The Average Lifespan
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Restaurant That Sedated Lobsters With Weed Under Investigation
“I feel bad that when lobsters come here there is no exit strategy,” said the owner of Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound. Would you like your lobster baked or stoned? A beloved eatery in Maine is drawing attention—from national press as well as from state investigators—for smoking up its crustaceans with cannabis before boiling them as… Continue reading Restaurant That Sedated Lobsters With Weed Under Investigation
Backstreet Boy AJ McLean Inspired to Fight Addiction After Mac Miller’s Passing
The pop star is throwing his weight behind a new line of home products made to help those struggling with addiction. The boy band singer is driven to stay sober and fight addiction with a new line of recovery products. Singer AJ McLean is leaning in to the fight against addiction following Mac Miller’s death.… Continue reading Backstreet Boy AJ McLean Inspired to Fight Addiction After Mac Miller’s Passing
Bringing Harm Reduction to Haywood County
The man in the camouflage shirt who emerges from the cabin is drawn and thin with circles under his eyes. He tenses at my presence, especially once Jeremy tells him I am there to write an article. It is a cloudy evening and mosquitoes patrol in full force as Nancy Bauman and I pick our… Continue reading Bringing Harm Reduction to Haywood County
Could A Skin Graft Prevent Cocaine Abuse?
Researchers studied whether skin gene therapy could reduce cocaine-seeking behaviors. The drug addiction “epidemic” claims tens of thousands of lives each year in America, but until now there has been little talk of ways to immunize people against substance use disorder. However, in the future that may be possible, according to new research that found… Continue reading Could A Skin Graft Prevent Cocaine Abuse?
Demi Lovato's Mother On Overdose: "We Didn't Know If She Was Going to Make It"
“I literally start to shake a little bit when I start to remember what happened.” The mother of singer Demi Lovato spoke at length about her daughter’s drug overdose and recovery in an emotional interview for Newsmax TV. Dianna De La Garza said that she still finds it difficult to recall the events of the July… Continue reading Demi Lovato's Mother On Overdose: "We Didn't Know If She Was Going to Make It"
New York Times Op-Ed Slams "Incompetent" DEA Over Opioid Crisis
The writers of a scathing op-ed believe the federal agency “deserves much of the blame” for opioid-related deaths. A recent op-ed in the New York Times does not mince words in its critique of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). “Because of its incompetence, the opioid crisis has gone from bad to worse. The solution:… Continue reading New York Times Op-Ed Slams "Incompetent" DEA Over Opioid Crisis
Pain Patients Rally To Have Voices Heard
“The real message is that people in chronic pain are not drug abusers. Illicit drug use is the enemy,” said one rally participant. People suffering from chronic pain gathered earlier this week in New Hampshire, hoping to share their frustrations about prescription opioid restrictions in one of the states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic. … Continue reading Pain Patients Rally To Have Voices Heard
More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
The legal move stops short of expunging the pot-related cases. In what’s been described as an action “in the interest of justice,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has vacated more than 3,000 outstanding warrants for cannabis consumption and possession, some of which date back to 1978. The decision will only impact misdemeanor and violation cases where… Continue reading More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases To Be Dismissed In New York
How Gigolos' Garren James Found Recovery and Success
The client base is diverse, ranging from the ladies who want to go out and have a fun night on the town to those who are recovering from a traumatic experience or dealing with a terminal illness. Garren James is a man filled with surprises. The stunning former model is more than just a handsome… Continue reading How Gigolos' Garren James Found Recovery and Success