A new report examined the most recent trends for smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy. New federal data shows that while fewer women are taking in cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy, more are using marijuana. A research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics examines the data, gathered between 2002 and 2016. According to the data, the percentage of… Continue reading Are Pregnant Women Using Marijuana More?
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France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Some are concerned about the efficacy of the drug as well as its possible side effects. French health authorities have approved the use of a muscle relaxant in the treatment of people addicted to alcohol, despite side effects. ANSM, the national drug agency, cleared Baclofen for alcoholism treatment after a trial period that began in… Continue reading France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Woman Accused Of Lacing Co-Worker's Drink With Meth
The woman says she is being framed and plans to fight the charges being levied against her. A North Carolina woman took a workplace dispute to the next level when she reportedly laced a coworker’s drink with methamphetamine as part of an on-going disagreement, causing him to need medical attention. Charissa Walker, 41, has been… Continue reading Woman Accused Of Lacing Co-Worker's Drink With Meth
Canada Faces Year-Long Legal Marijuana Shortage
Supply issues began almost immediately after recreational marijuana officially became legal in mid-October. Less than a month after declaring marijuana legal, Canada’s legal dispensaries are struggling to meet the overwhelming demand for cannabis, which may remain in short supply or out of stock. News outlets like Vice have laid the blame on licensed producers that… Continue reading Canada Faces Year-Long Legal Marijuana Shortage
French Montana Says He Could Have Saved Mac Miller From Addiction
“If I was around him a couple more nights, I would have made him stop … but he didn’t have nobody that was doing that.” Hip hop artist French Montana said that he could have stopped rapper Mac Miller’s overdose death by talking to his friend about the way that his drug use was getting… Continue reading French Montana Says He Could Have Saved Mac Miller From Addiction
Anti-Marijuana Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns
“Our hope is the next attorney general will recognize that it is not politically popular to escalate the war on drugs,” said one drug reform advocate. Jeff Sessions is out as U.S. Attorney General. The former U.S. Senator from Alabama resigned on Wednesday (Nov. 7), a day after the midterm elections. “At your request I… Continue reading Anti-Marijuana Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns
4 Important Reasons to "Keep Coming Back" to AA, Even When We Don't Need To
Don’t underestimate just how powerful your presence at a 12-step meeting can be for another person’s recovery. More than I care to admit, my usual 12-step meeting times will pop up on my calendar and I’ll think to myself, “Can I get away with skipping this one?” A lot of folks in the rooms will… Continue reading 4 Important Reasons to "Keep Coming Back" to AA, Even When We Don't Need To
Medical Marijuana Participation Drastically Drops In Oregon
Experts have a number of theories as to why the state’s medical marijuana program has experienced a 40% drop in participation. The number of people participating in the medical marijuana program in Oregon has dropped by about 40% this year, as more people opt to get their cannabis from recreational outlets rather than navigate the… Continue reading Medical Marijuana Participation Drastically Drops In Oregon
Can Tetris Help Alleviate Anxiety?
Researchers explored whether the classic game could have positive effects on those battling anxiety. Could an old-school video game help ease your anxiety? New research points to yes. According to NPR, Kate Sweeny, a psychologist at the University of California, Riverside, conducted research into whether the game Tetris can have positive effects for those struggling… Continue reading Can Tetris Help Alleviate Anxiety?
El Chapo Trial Begins In New York City
Joaquín Guzmán is accused of running the Sinaloa drug cartel from 1989 to 2014. The high-security trial for one of the world’s most well-known criminals—Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán—began this week in New York City. The federal trial, according to AFP, began Monday (Nov. 5) and is expected to last about four months. Guzmán is accused… Continue reading El Chapo Trial Begins In New York City