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Medical Marijuana Use For Autism Approved By Colorado Governor
The monumental new law was approved on World Autism Day.
How Virginia's "Habitual Drunkard" Law Criminalizes Poverty
The Legal Aid Justice Center is taking the law to federal court, questioning its constitutionality.
Alternative Options Outside the AA Program
Alternative Options Outside the AA Program Alcoholism is a pervasive and chronic disease that affects over 15 million people, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. And while there is no cure, many individuals have been able to maintain long-term sobriety through participation in specialized programs. One of the most popular forms… Continue reading Alternative Options Outside the AA Program
Former Lawyer Dedicates Life To Helping Others Into Recovery
The man was inspired to help others after a sober mentor helped him into recovery for his addiction to meth and opioids.
Veep's Tony Hale Talks Anxiety
“I don’t think people understand managing it. It’s a daily choice. It really is,” Hale said in a recent interview.
Dwyane Wade's Mom Pays Tribute To Son For Loyalty During Addiction Battle
In a commercial marking his career achievements, Wade’s mother thanks her son for never giving up on her when she was in active addiction.
The Opioid Epidemic Is A "Very American Crisis"
One of the hosts of the NPR podcast Throughline, broke down America’s history with opioids and how it evolved into the crisis it has become.
Can Alcohol Affect Your Brain Even After You Become Sober?
Researchers set out to discover if prior heavy alcohol use continued to affect the brain’s white matter in sobriety.
Rejected Depression Drug Could Provide Relief For Opioid Withdrawal
A rejected depression drug is being reexamined as a potential non-addictive treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms.