Louisiana and New Mexico have already passed similar bills to help grandfamilies affected by opioid crisis.
Category: Addiction News
Mitch McConnell Pushes To Raise Minimum Smoking Age To 21
The Kentucky senator seeks to reduce smoking among America’s youth by barring all tobacco products, including vapes, until age 21.
Feds Undertake Four-State Study to Address Opioid Crisis
The $350 million research project aims to find a way to reduce opioid deaths by 40% within 3 years.
Are the 12 Steps Safe for Trauma Survivors?
When the 4th and 5th steps are done without support for the symptoms of PTSD, they have the potential to retraumatize.
Which Rx Meds are Sending More People to the ER?
Prescription drug misuse is a national health crisis that shows no signs of stopping or slowing down anytime soon. Learn the dangers here.
Study: Drinking A Bottle Of Wine A Week As Bad As Smoking 5 to 10 Cigarettes
A new study is the first to investigate the “cigarette equivalent” of alcohol’s cancer risk.
Nurses Condemn Criminal Charges Against Mothers With Addiction
The threat of arrest and sentencing has created what the AAN dubbed a “culture of fear and barriers” for pregnant and nursing mothers.
More High School Athletes Are At Risk For Depression
Intense workouts and demanding schedules have a huge impact on the lives of teens who play sports in high school.
Country Star Brantley Gilbert Is Enjoying Sobriety And Family Life
In a recent interview, Gilbert joked that he is “allergic” because it causes him to “break out into handcuffs.”
Opioid Vending Machines Proposed By Health Expert
The safe supply program has already secured a $1.4 million federal grant.