The medication-assisted mental health and addiction programs were showing promising results, but are running out of time. A federally funded experimental medication-assisted treatment program may be on its last legs, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has shown some promise in combating the opioid crisis in the year it’s been running, could dissolve… Continue reading Experimental Addiction Treatment Program May Soon Lose Funding
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Devon Sawa Is 12 Years Sober
Actor Devon Sawa took to Twitter to celebrate his sober milestone. Only someone in recovery would know exactly how many days are in 12 years: 4,380. That’s how many days Final Destination actor Devon Sawa has been in recovery, an accomplishment that he celebrated on Twitter this week. “12 years sober, officially,” Sawa wrote. “This… Continue reading Devon Sawa Is 12 Years Sober
Man Says Addiction Was Harder Than 200-Foot Fall
“I’m determined to stay sober and to help someone. Every bad experience in your life can turn into an opportunity, and this is, like, a golden opportunity,” the man said. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Henderson was out enjoying a spring hike in Utah last March when he took an ill-fated step. “The trail just happened to be… Continue reading Man Says Addiction Was Harder Than 200-Foot Fall
Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
Researchers examined whether music could work as a tool to help calm symptoms of anxiety in pregnant women. With four prior miscarriages, 42-year-old Elizabeth Larsen of Huntley, Ill., struggled with severe anxiety during her pregnancy. But Larsen says she found relief through music therapy, in which music is used to improve health. New research indicates… Continue reading Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
“The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
The Jersey Shore star is giving back to the community by co-sponsoring an addiction treatment scholarship and sharing his story with recovery groups. Reality television star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino marked his third year of sobriety by bringing holiday meals to individuals in recovery. The Jersey Shore mainstay issued the news via his Instagram page… Continue reading “The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana
More than 99% of the Thai public supported the measure, according to news reports. As medical marijuana has become widely accepted in the United States, Thailand will become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize the drug’s use in a medical setting. Somchai Sawangkarn, a Thai lawmaker who was involved in the process of drafting… Continue reading Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
The controversial host ranted about the Patriots wide receiver battle with addiction and mental health issues on ESPN. Perennial hot-take artist and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith delivered a baffling on-air diatribe last week, drawing harsh criticism from the Twitterverse for his stigmatizing rant on addiction and mental health issues. Describing drug addiction as “self-inflicted”… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
A new op-ed makes the case that higher taxation could reduce excess drinking. Decreasing the amount of binge drinking in the country could be as simple as increasing taxes, according to a recent piece by The Washington Post editorial board. The board notes that 60 years ago, about 40% of American adults smoked cigarettes, whereas… Continue reading Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?
The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
A new report breaks down the status of harm reduction programs around the world. Even as opioid use continues wreaking havoc on some parts of the globe, the availability of harm reduction measures worldwide are relatively stagnant, as documented in a massive new report released this month. The number of countries with needle exchange or… Continue reading The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
Illegal Marijuana Exporters Thrive In Colorado
Authorities and regulators admit that this rise in black market activity is partly a growing pain, resulting from unforeseen consequences of legalization. The relaxed attitude about marijuana use has emboldened some growers and dealers who do business without a license. Legalization was supposed to kill the black market for marijuana, creating avenues for official businesses… Continue reading Illegal Marijuana Exporters Thrive In Colorado