A New Jersey drug company filed a lawsuit claiming the state had tricked a drug distributor into selling one of the drugs to be used in the execution. What could have been the nation’s first-ever execution using fentanyl was called off Wednesday, after a New Jersey-based drug company filed suit over the planned use of… Continue reading Nation's First-Ever Execution Using Fentanyl Halted
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How I Won My Own Battle With Tech Burnout
How I Won My Own Battle With Tech Burnout Throughout my career, I’ve always worked with technology. Specifically, I’ve had a very close relationship with social media and publishing – essentially a career with a very high likelihood of experiencing information overload. I never used to think it was that bad – I used to… Continue reading How I Won My Own Battle With Tech Burnout
FDA: Limiting Opioids Won't Curb Crisis, Responsible Prescribing Will
The FDA commissioner issued a statement addressing the stigma aimed at pain patients and the need for providers to take a patient-centric approach. Strict opioid prescribing regulations are harming some chronic pain patients, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. On Monday, July 9, the FDA released a statement about its Patient-Focused… Continue reading FDA: Limiting Opioids Won't Curb Crisis, Responsible Prescribing Will
News Groups Demand Opioid Distribution Data Be Made Public
Media outlets want access to the info to support their coverage of the opioid epidemic and increase public accountability by manufacturers. Some of the nation’s top news organizations, including the Washington Post, are demanding that the federal government release information about the sale and distribution of controlled substances by pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers. The information, which… Continue reading News Groups Demand Opioid Distribution Data Be Made Public
A-Bombs & Bruno Mars: DEA Releases 2018 Drug Slang Guidebook
The unclassified guidebook is intended to help law enforcement personnel navigate the lingo used to refer to drugs. High Times has noted, with no small degree of amusement, that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has issued the 2018 edition of its handbook “Slang Terms and Code Words: A Reference for Law Enforcement Personnel,” which presents both… Continue reading A-Bombs & Bruno Mars: DEA Releases 2018 Drug Slang Guidebook
Prescription Opioid Use And Its Connection To The Criminal Justice System
A new study examined the link between people with a history of prescription opioid use and their involvement with the criminal justice system. Individuals with a history of opioid use are up to 13 times more likely to be involved in some manner with law enforcement or justice system officials, including arrest, parole or probation.… Continue reading Prescription Opioid Use And Its Connection To The Criminal Justice System
Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
The comedian opened up about addiction, alcoholism and his relationship with former boss Howard Stern on an episode of the Dopey Podcast. Artie Lange, best known for his gig as the “everyman” sidekick on The Howard Stern Show, recently opened up about how addiction destroyed his relationship with the legendary shock jock. Lange’s struggle with… Continue reading Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
How One Rural Community Is Fighting to Save Lives from Drug Overdose
“I don’t want another parent to pick out a casket. I don’t want another grandparent to have to look a grandchild in the eye and say ‘your momma is gone.’” The Driftwood Motel on Oak Island, North Carolina, has seen better days. All around it, pastel-colored vacation homes with kitschy names like After Dune Delight… Continue reading How One Rural Community Is Fighting to Save Lives from Drug Overdose
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Beat the Attention Economy
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Beat the Attention Economy In 2007, history was made. Steve Jobs unveiled the very first iPhone, complete with touchscreen and internet capabilities. And at the same time, a new commodity became more important than ever. And no, we’re not talking about cryptocurrency. The smartphone revolution accelerated a phenomenon that is… Continue reading How Mindfulness Can Help Us Beat the Attention Economy
Non-Profit Launches Foster Care Program For Kids Affected By Opioid Crisis
The Georgia-based program is “designed to help children from newborns to the age of 21 years find a loving home.” A Georgia nonprofit called Christian City Children’s Village has plans to begin its own foster care system due to the alarming number of children being left parentless at the hands of the opioid crisis. According… Continue reading Non-Profit Launches Foster Care Program For Kids Affected By Opioid Crisis