“Medicare beneficiaries have among the fastest growing rate of opioid use disorder, but they don’t currently have coverage for the most effective treatment,” says one official. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction and dependence is now seen as the gold standard of care by many addiction treatment professionals, but barriers to treatment make it difficult… Continue reading Medication-Assisted Treatment Options Limited For Medicare Recipients
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Support Group Helps Mothers Affected By Opioid Crisis
“Families that are battling this disease, we suffer in silence. The fact that we can have love and kindness from somebody makes a world of difference.” For families affected by opioid use disorder, support groups can be their only outlet. More have cropped up amid the national epidemic of chronic opioid use and death, allowing… Continue reading Support Group Helps Mothers Affected By Opioid Crisis
"Recovery Boys" Doc Candidly Explores Addiction, Trauma & Rehabilitation
The documentary follows 4 young men who find support and relief through delving deep into their emotions in a rehabilitation setting. The documentary Recovery Boys, which is screening on Netflix as well as in select theaters, focuses on four young men seeking recovery from opioid dependency at a rehabilitation facility in West Virginia. Directed by… Continue reading "Recovery Boys" Doc Candidly Explores Addiction, Trauma & Rehabilitation
"Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
The programs aims to help people who have been disproportionately affected by the drug war enter the cannabis industry with ease. The state of Massachusetts is rolling out a new “social equity” program to help certain individuals navigate the legal cannabis industry. Cannabis for adult (or “recreational”) use is a booming industry. It is legal in… Continue reading "Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
How Sponsoring Fellow Alcoholics Is Teaching Me How To Parent My Son
How do I, an alcoholic with a dysfunctional childhood who didn’t even begin maturing until his early 30s, go about the daunting duty of raising a son to manhood? Recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous has helped me build an incredible life. A restored marriage, a promising career, and a comfortable suburban home highlight the tangibles; the… Continue reading How Sponsoring Fellow Alcoholics Is Teaching Me How To Parent My Son
Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
A new study examined how alcohol consumption affects one’s health. Scientists have long-proven that drinking heavily is bad for your health and increases the risk of death, but does lighter drinking carry the same risk? A new study illuminates this mystery. The study, published in PLOS Medicine, found that those who drink the most have… Continue reading Can Drinking Increase The Likelihood Of Cancer Or Death?
Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Around 9% of marijuana users become addicted and the government is having a tough time convincing people that marijuana addiction is real. In Northern California, addiction treatment practitioners are reporting a higher demand for help with marijuana addiction, especially among adolescents. Many believe that marijuana is not addictive, though there are plenty of people that… Continue reading Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
A landmark study may have pinpointed a gene that is linked to alcoholism. New research may provide further clues into how genetics play a role in the development of dependency on drugs and alcohol. A new study used rats that had been fed a steady diet of alcohol as test subjects; when offered more alcohol or… Continue reading Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
What is Slow Tech and How Can it Help You Take Back Your Life?
What is Slow Tech and How Can it Help You Take Back Your Life? Disruption. It’s a word often used by marketing teams to describe the next big thing in tech and the world of Silicon Valley startups. But, have we had enough disruption? Innovators are constantly working to streamline our lives into ever smaller… Continue reading What is Slow Tech and How Can it Help You Take Back Your Life?
Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana
SQ 788 is unique in that it does not establish a list of conditions that would qualify a person to use medical cannabis. On Tuesday, Oklahoma became the 30th state to allow cannabis for medical use. The ballot measure, State Question 788, passed with 56% of voters supporting the measure and 43% opposing it. SQ… Continue reading Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana