The “Santa Clarita Diet” actress got candid about her past drug use on Norm Macdonald’s new Netflix talk show. Drew Barrymore’s past struggles with substance misuse are well-known. After she became a superstar with the success of E.T., she followed the path of many child stars, battling addiction which threatened to end her career. Now… Continue reading Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
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Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
“You know you’ve been bad when the government fines you one aircraft carrier.” Stephen Colbert publicly called out those responsible for the opioid crisis, as the Late Show host laid into Big Pharma during a segment last Friday (Sept. 14). “There are certain subjects that are genuinely hard to talk about like, the opioid crisis.… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
“I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together.” Actor and director Casey Affleck, brother of Ben Affleck, opened up about his brother’s ongoing struggle with alcohol, also revealing that it’s a family issue. He said that he and his brother… Continue reading Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
The FDA commissioner noted that the approval will expand access for patients and reduce drug development costs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dosage strength for a maintenance drug for the treatment of opioid addiction. Cassipa, which is a sublingual (applied under the tongue) film that combines the opioid treatment drug buprenorphine… Continue reading New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
Man Sentenced For Role In Amtrak Drug-Trafficking Ring
The man helped direct the shipment of thousands of kilograms of heroin and cocaine from Los Angeles to Chicago. A California man was hit with a 35-year prison sentence last week for his role in overseeing an international drug-running ring on Amtrak train lines, according to court records. Edgar Roque headed up the cocaine-dealing crew… Continue reading Man Sentenced For Role In Amtrak Drug-Trafficking Ring
Dealers Remain An Issue On Instagram Despite Crackdown Efforts
The company is now working to make treatment options more readily visible as well with their new “Can we help?” pop-up. After repeatedly fielding allegations that their platforms helped fuel the opioid crisis, Facebook and Instagram are now taking extra steps to combat social media drug-selling and help divert users into treatment. Last month Facebook… Continue reading Dealers Remain An Issue On Instagram Despite Crackdown Efforts
Purdue Pharma Accused Of Targeting Seniors For Oxy Sales
The lawsuit claims Purdue had salespeople downplay the harmful risks and side effects of OxyContin. Oregon’s Department of Justice claims that pharmacy giant, Purdue Pharma, lied to the state and misled customers to drive sales. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Thursday, accusing the company of lying to the… Continue reading Purdue Pharma Accused Of Targeting Seniors For Oxy Sales
Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
The company is accused of marketing its product to teens. Arguably the most well-known e-cigarette on the market, Juul has seen skyrocketing sales in the past year, increasing 800%. But the success of the company isn’t without concern. According to CNBC, Juul founders James Monsees and Adam Bowen, both former smokers, initially started a company… Continue reading Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
Ariana Grande’s Brother: Mac Miller Helped Me Get Sober
“He was the reason I went to the rehabilitation center where I was detoxed safely from all of the drugs alcohol and medications I was taking.” Frankie Grande paid tribute to Mac Miller in an Instagram post, stating it was thanks to the late rapper that Grande got sober. “I am beyond heartbroken over Malcolm’s… Continue reading Ariana Grande’s Brother: Mac Miller Helped Me Get Sober
Doctors Gave No Reason For Writing Opioid Scripts In Nearly 30% Of Cases
A new study uncovered that doctors were prescribing opioids for hypertension and high cholesterol when no pain diagnosis was recorded. A team at Harvard Medical School and the Rand Corp. combed through medical records from 2006 to 2015 and found that physicians gave no explanation for writing an opioid prescription in 29% of the cases.… Continue reading Doctors Gave No Reason For Writing Opioid Scripts In Nearly 30% Of Cases