While individual states have reported declines in opioid prescription rates, this did not apply for all Americans, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. After reviewing anonymous insurance claims data covering 48 million people between 2007 and 2016, the researchers concluded that “opioid prescription rates have remained flat for insured patients over the last 10 years,” as… Continue reading Are Opioid Prescription Rates Actually Declining?
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Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Researchers may have discovered a possible biomarker for major depressive disorder. A blood test is in the works that may be an important new step in fighting depression. In a new study, researchers in the U.S. and Sweden have been examining a chemical in the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine, or LAC for short, to determine if it… Continue reading Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana
Opioid use disorder has been added to the list of qualifying conditions that medical cannabis can be used to treat in the state. Officials in New York have changed medical marijuana policy in order to make it easier for patients to access medical cannabis in lieu of opioids, and have added opioid use disorder to… Continue reading New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana
Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes
Though tianeptine isn’t FDA-approved, it’s not illegal and can be purchased online as a dietary supplement. An apparent spike in the use of an unapproved antidepressant called tianeptine is poisoning people who are looking to benefit from the drug’s mild opioid-like effects, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released last… Continue reading Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes
"Celebrity Rehab" Treatment Center Shut Down By Health Department
The founders of the recovery center say they’re working with the state agency to resolve the concerns. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) suspended the license of a drug rehabilitation center that earned exposure as the setting for the VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. An investigation into the death of a… Continue reading "Celebrity Rehab" Treatment Center Shut Down By Health Department
Bam Margera Discusses DUI, Rehab
After attending a Jackass reunion earlier this year, Margera says he had “the pleasure of getting a DUI” which led to him entering treatment for a month. Back in January, pro-skating star and Jackass alumni Bam Margera was arrested for driving under the influence. TMZ reported that Margera was sentenced for his DUI in April, where in… Continue reading Bam Margera Discusses DUI, Rehab
Demi Lovato Releases First Statement After Overdose Reports
“This illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet.” After 12 days in the hospital following an apparent overdose, pop star Demi Lovato finally released a statement regarding the incident. “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction,”… Continue reading Demi Lovato Releases First Statement After Overdose Reports
When My “Give a F**k” Broke
I stood on the edge of this abyss and began my free fall to find healthy. I had nothing left to lose. “I am fine,” was my go to response for years. When anyone would ask, I would answer with that canned response, and if the typical follow up question was “Really?”, I was prepared.… Continue reading When My “Give a F**k” Broke
Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Researchers examined the link between hay fever and depression in adolescents for a study. For many people, itchy eyes, sneezing and a scratchy throat are a right of passage every spring as the flowers bloom and the pollen begins to blow. However, although it might be common, one report found that hay fever is linked… Continue reading Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Addiction Likely Reason For Alarming Parental Loss Rates In One Region
Nearly 15% of children in one surveyed area have a parent who has been in jail, in comparison to 8% of children across the nation. Children in parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana may be at greater risk of being separated from their parents, likely due to the opioid crisis, according to a new survey.… Continue reading Addiction Likely Reason For Alarming Parental Loss Rates In One Region