According to a new survey, the number of teens experiencing more hopelessness, sadness and suicidal ideation is on the rise. This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The self-reported data of 4 million teens showed that the demographic is engaging in less sex and less… Continue reading Mental Health A Bigger Issue For Teens Than Drug Use, Survey Says
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McDonald’s Receipt Foils Detective's Drug Money Scheme
The disgraced detective stole $40,000 in drug money that was waiting to be intercepted by a drug task force. A Louisville detective outed himself as a crooked cop with one critical error—paying for a $5 McDonald’s meal by credit card around the same time he lifted $40,000 of drug evidence. Detective Kyle Willett—a veteran of… Continue reading McDonald’s Receipt Foils Detective's Drug Money Scheme
Can IV Tylenol Help Curb The Opioid Crisis?
Health experts are debating the efficacy of IV acetaminophen as a non-opioid pain management tool. An approach to cutting back on opioid use isn’t proving as affordable or as helpful as thought, according to the Washington Post. In an effort to cut down on opioid use, some hospitals are turning to intravenous forms of… Continue reading Can IV Tylenol Help Curb The Opioid Crisis?
Surgeon General Wary Of Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative
Adams said that marijuana’s “potential negative consequences, including promoting cancer,” played a factor in his stance Jerome Adams, MD, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, recently gave a far-ranging interview on opioids and his stance on marijuana as an alternative to their use. Adams, speaking at a forum on opioids hosted by the Washington… Continue reading Surgeon General Wary Of Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative
Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
“I’ve used drugs and alcohol as medicine, almost, when things have been really bad. If I’m in a bad place, psychologically, I shouldn’t be anywhere near drugs and alcohol.” British singer Lilly Allen first broke through in 2006 with her album Alright, Still, and now she’s back with her first new album in four years,… Continue reading Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
"I: The Series" Exposes the Underside of Trauma and Healing
We Q&A with filmmaker Mary Beth Eversole on trauma, the inspirations for her new series, and the challenges of making an indie film. Mary Beth Eversole is the creator and executive producer of I: The Series, in pre-production. The short film series explores the damage of trauma—from ordinary events to major catastrophes—and its impact on… Continue reading "I: The Series" Exposes the Underside of Trauma and Healing
Kratom Supporters Converge on Washington to Fight Potential Ban
Kratom advocates met at the U.S. Capitol in early June to begin a week of lobbying in favor of the substance. With a federal ban on kratom gaining traction in Washington, D.C, advocates of the plant’s pain management and potential opioid withdrawal properties traveled to the nation’s capital to lobby support for the Southeast Asian plant.… Continue reading Kratom Supporters Converge on Washington to Fight Potential Ban
Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
“I discovered that the path to the light was not in drowning my sorrows, but in facing them head on… in sobriety.” Following the one-year anniversary of the horrific Manchester Arena bombing at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, the pop star and the people close to her have opened up about how… Continue reading Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
The national coffee brand raises money for non-profits offering recovery services and funds monthly sober living scholarships. Coffee and recovery go hand-in-hand, whether the beverage is being served at 12-step meetings, or just helping someone start their day in the morning. Now, a small-batch, craft coffee company is working to support recovery efforts, one cup… Continue reading Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
Mt. Rubidoux Treatment Center
Residents at this treatment center express gratitude for individualized and comprehensive treatment plans, nurturing and knowledgeable staff, and the great camaraderie they experienced during their time in treatment.