The prevalence of opioid use disorder present at a hospital delivery rose from 1.5 per 1,000 deliveries in 1999 to 6.5 per 1,000 in 2014. Opioid use among pregnant women quadrupled between 1999 and 2014, rising alongside the rate at which opioid use disorder has increased in the general population, according to a new report. … Continue reading Opioid Use Quadrupled Among Pregnant Women
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How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
The voices of people with alcoholism were perceived as “less expressive,” “rougher,” and “more flat” in a new study. It’s no secret that alcoholism and other substance use disorders can take a huge toll on communication. People who are addicted have the reputation of being unreliable, forgetful or unorganized in their communication. However, a new… Continue reading How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
“I was not happy. The struggle and addiction for me started when I was 45 years old. It wasn’t like it was happening all my life.” Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, recently spoke on the Today show about her personal struggles with addiction. Presley spoke with Jenna Bush Hager at Graceland on the eve of… Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
Ex-Boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel Dies From Apparent Overdose
Dennis Shields appeared on several “Real Housewives of New York” episodes alongside Frankel. Dennis Shields, who dated the Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel, was found dead in his apartment in the Trump Tower from what police sources reported as a suspected overdose. The 51-year-old, who appeared in several episodes of the Bravo reality show,… Continue reading Ex-Boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel Dies From Apparent Overdose
Snapchat Dysmorphia: A Growing Trend Among Social Media Users
Snapchat dysmorphia was first identified in a 2017 plastic surgery survey. Apparently, some people are taking their love of photo filters a bit TOO far. That’s according to a recent paper published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, which describes the emerging phenomenon known as “Snapchat dysmorphia.” Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by obsessive thoughts of… Continue reading Snapchat Dysmorphia: A Growing Trend Among Social Media Users
Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Researchers used animals to model the effects of exercise on addictive behaviors for a new study. According to researchers, the possibility of a cocaine relapse can be reduced with exercise. The discovery comes thanks to research at the University of Buffalo led by Panyotis Thanos. “Cocaine addiction is often characterized by cycles of recovery and… Continue reading Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
New Book "Dopesick" Explores The Opioid Crisis From All Angles
“My goal with this book was not to just show you how we got here and what it’s going to take to get out of it but also to inspire people to care,” says author Beth Macy. Journalist Beth Macy set out with a mission: to address the opioid epidemic from every possible angle. In… Continue reading New Book "Dopesick" Explores The Opioid Crisis From All Angles
FBI Raid Nets 20 Suspected Cartel Traffickers, Nearly A Ton Of Cocaine
Three sprawling federal indictments unsealed last week named 57 defendants snared in the operation—and 35 of them are still on the run. Twenty alleged Sinaloa Cartel drug traffickers were arrested early Wednesday in a web of raids that netted 850 pounds of meth, nearly 1 ton of cocaine, 93 pounds of heroin and $1.42 million… Continue reading FBI Raid Nets 20 Suspected Cartel Traffickers, Nearly A Ton Of Cocaine
Paramedics Use Laughing Gas In Lieu Of Opioids To Treat Pain
“We feel if we can prevent someone from getting an opioid we are ahead of the game,” said one Indianapolis emergency responder. Paramedics in one Indiana town have decided to switch from fentanyl to laughing gas in an effort to keep injured patients from taking the drug, a synthetic opioid which has a high potential… Continue reading Paramedics Use Laughing Gas In Lieu Of Opioids To Treat Pain