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Man Accused Of Throwing Drug-Fueled "Death Party" For Ailing Wife
The Minnesota man was charged with multiple felonies.
Can A Facebook Break Help Mental Health?
A new study examined whether deactivating Facebook could have a positive effect on mental health.
Border Patrol Makes Historic Fentanyl Bust
Almost $5 million worth of fentanyl and meth were seized.
Marijuana Should Be Rescheduled, World Health Organization Says
The UN authority is joining those who are demanding we take another look at marijuana’s classification.
Sober Concert-Goers Band Together In New Mini-Documentary
Music lovers who’ve chosen the sober life are banding together at concerts.
"Don’t Punish Pain" Rallies Held Across The Nation
Pain patients gathered around the US to bring attention to the damage caused by restrictive opioid prescribing guidelines.
Cocaine Exposure In London River Triggers Eels
A study found that exposure to cocaine in the water can make fish and eels “hyperactive,” and deteriorate their bone structure. London residents use so much cocaine that the drug is often found in the waters of the River Thames, possibly affecting eels and other wildlife in the river. Researchers from King’s College London said… Continue reading Cocaine Exposure In London River Triggers Eels
Some San Francisco IV Drug Users Choose Fentanyl Over Heroin, Report Says
Harm reduction advocates in the city urge IV drug users who choose to use fentanyl to run additional drug tests to “see what else might be in the mix.” The synthetic opioid, fentanyl, currently tops the list of drugs with the greatest likelihood of causing a fatal overdose; more than 18,000 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses… Continue reading Some San Francisco IV Drug Users Choose Fentanyl Over Heroin, Report Says
Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment
Access to medication-assisted treatment is a major issue for young adults with opioid addiction. Opioid use among minors has drastically increased since the 1990s—parallel to adult use—yet young people with opioid addiction are largely without access to proper treatment. Yale University published a study revealing that nearly 9,000 minors (20 years old and under) in… Continue reading Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment