The bill was dismissed by the state’s Democratic Party, whose executive director dismissed Higgins’ proposition as “gimmicks and bravado.” A Louisiana representative has introduced a resolution that would lawmakers in Congress to submit to drug screenings once every term. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), who is also a Reserve Deputy Marshal and former St. Landry’s Parish public information officer… Continue reading Controversial Lawmaker Wants Congress Members Tested for Drugs
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Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
The state’s monitoring system has been historically underused by healthcare providers. Beginning on October 2, doctors in California will be required to check the state’s prescription monitoring database before writing a new prescription, in an attempt to provide better care and correct years of underutilization of the system. “California created the first system to track… Continue reading Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
"Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment
“TV is typically the domain of heroes and monsters and we don’t believe in either.” A new docu-series shows the day-to-day struggle of finding help for people with substance use disorder. The first episode of Dopesick Nation, a new 10-part series that premiered on VICELAND last Wednesday (Sept. 12), follows Frankie and Allie as they… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment
Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
The “Santa Clarita Diet” actress got candid about her past drug use on Norm Macdonald’s new Netflix talk show. Drew Barrymore’s past struggles with substance misuse are well-known. After she became a superstar with the success of E.T., she followed the path of many child stars, battling addiction which threatened to end her career. Now… Continue reading Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
“You know you’ve been bad when the government fines you one aircraft carrier.” Stephen Colbert publicly called out those responsible for the opioid crisis, as the Late Show host laid into Big Pharma during a segment last Friday (Sept. 14). “There are certain subjects that are genuinely hard to talk about like, the opioid crisis.… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
“I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together.” Actor and director Casey Affleck, brother of Ben Affleck, opened up about his brother’s ongoing struggle with alcohol, also revealing that it’s a family issue. He said that he and his brother… Continue reading Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
Best Indie Films of 2018: The Fix Picks
In early recovery I had moments where I was sure I could not stay sober for one more minute. That’s when my friends offered sound advice: Don’t think, and go to movies. In early recovery I found myself inundated with obsessive worries scurrying around in my head. It was repetitive dark noise that I ached… Continue reading Best Indie Films of 2018: The Fix Picks
New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
The FDA commissioner noted that the approval will expand access for patients and reduce drug development costs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dosage strength for a maintenance drug for the treatment of opioid addiction. Cassipa, which is a sublingual (applied under the tongue) film that combines the opioid treatment drug buprenorphine… Continue reading New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
Man Sentenced For Role In Amtrak Drug-Trafficking Ring
The man helped direct the shipment of thousands of kilograms of heroin and cocaine from Los Angeles to Chicago. A California man was hit with a 35-year prison sentence last week for his role in overseeing an international drug-running ring on Amtrak train lines, according to court records. Edgar Roque headed up the cocaine-dealing crew… Continue reading Man Sentenced For Role In Amtrak Drug-Trafficking Ring
Dealers Remain An Issue On Instagram Despite Crackdown Efforts
The company is now working to make treatment options more readily visible as well with their new “Can we help?” pop-up. After repeatedly fielding allegations that their platforms helped fuel the opioid crisis, Facebook and Instagram are now taking extra steps to combat social media drug-selling and help divert users into treatment. Last month Facebook… Continue reading Dealers Remain An Issue On Instagram Despite Crackdown Efforts