Depression rates among employed Americans rose 18% from 2014-2018.
Category: Addiction News
More Than 200 Bags Of Cocaine Found In Body Of Man Who Died On Plane
The man reportedly suffered seizures and died mid-flight.
New York Launches Fentanyl Education Campaign
The campaign will target neighborhoods that have been hit hardest by the opioid epidemic and will promote the carrying and use of naloxone.
Overdose Death Rates Skyrocket Among Middle-Aged Women
Overdose death rates among women aged 30 to 64 years rose by 260% between 1999 and 2017.
Disturbed’s "A Reason To Fight" Video Puts Spotlight On Depression
The touching music video features fans of the band sharing their personal experiences with mental health issues and addiction.
Kanye West Talks Mental Health With David Letterman
“It’s a health issue that has a strong stigma on it and people are allowed to say anything about it and discriminate in any way,” West told Letterman.
Purdue Pharma Accused Of “Corrupting” WHO To Sell More Opioids
Officials say the World Health Organization helped Purdue “traffic dangerous misinformation” about opioids.
Brazil To Pass Legislation To Allow Involuntary Commitment Of Drug Users
The law would allow the involuntary commitment of drug users by the recommendation of a relative or a public health official.
Lamar Odom: I Didn’t Overdose, Brothel Owner Tried To Kill Me
“I think Dennis Hof… I don’t know what he had against me, but I didn’t do drugs that night, to be honest with you,” Odom said on The View this week.
"Even Stevens" Star Christy Carlson Romano Opens Up About Depression, Self Harm
“During a period of time in my life, I grappled with depression, drinking, and more, desperate to find fixes for how I felt.”