The study’s findings might cause medical providers to reconsider what is the best standard of care for pregnant women with opioid addiction, according to the lead study author. A study released this week found that infants who are exposed to opioids in the womb have significantly smaller head sizes at birth than babies who were… Continue reading Study Questions Treatment For Pregnant Women With Opioid Addiction
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Young Mayor’s Overdose Death Captures National Epidemic
“I never would’ve thought he had an issue. Brandon made a mistake and paid the ultimate price,” the former mayor’s mother said after his fatal overdose. The story of a small-town Pennsylvania mayor and his friend who both fatally overdosed on opioids is highlighting the dangers of the national drug epidemic and the heartbreak of… Continue reading Young Mayor’s Overdose Death Captures National Epidemic
"Hedge Fund Tycoon" Helps Fund Mental Health Clinic For Vets
The Cohen Veteran’s Network in Tampa, Florida will soon add another clinic to its ranks thanks to a “hedge fund tycoon.” Veterans in the Tampa area will soon have another option for mental and behavioral health treatment, as the Cohen Veterans Network plans to open a new clinic by March. The clinic, according to The… Continue reading "Hedge Fund Tycoon" Helps Fund Mental Health Clinic For Vets
Family Of Woman Whose Obituary Went Viral Sue For Info About Her Death
According to the suit by the ACLU, police refused to provide Madelyn Lisenmeir with medical attention while being held in custody–neglect that may have led to her death. When Madelyn Linsenmeir died after a battle with opioid addiction on October 7, 2018, her family penned a heartfelt obituary for the 30-year-old single mother and earned… Continue reading Family Of Woman Whose Obituary Went Viral Sue For Info About Her Death
Can Medical Marijuana Help Alzheimer’s Patients?
After nothing but marijuana edibles seemed to offer his Holocaust survivor father reprieve from Alzheimer’s, Greg Spier began funding medical marijuana research through the Spier Family Foundation. When Greg Spier’s father Alex was dealing with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, he was prone to experiencing delusions and irritability, behavioral problems that are common in dementia patients. For… Continue reading Can Medical Marijuana Help Alzheimer’s Patients?
Mental Health Specialists Strike Over Staffing, Resource Issues At Kaiser Permanente
Approximately 4,000 mental health specialists are expected to strike over Kaiser Permanente’s lack of mental health staff and resources in California. Thousands of mental health workers began a five-day strike on December 10, 2018 to protest what they view as shortages in patient resources at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California. Approximately 4,000 psychologists, therapists, nurses… Continue reading Mental Health Specialists Strike Over Staffing, Resource Issues At Kaiser Permanente
Julia Roberts Shines In Powerful Addiction Drama "Ben Is Back"
Ben is Back follows the Burns family over the course of a turbulent 24 hours as Holly tries desperately to save her son, who’s fresh out of rehab, from danger. Ben is Back is an acclaimed new film about a mother whose son is struggling with opioid addiction. Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges, who play mother… Continue reading Julia Roberts Shines In Powerful Addiction Drama "Ben Is Back"
Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
“If this were some other illness that evoked the same type of compassion that other illnesses receive, we would be spending dramatically more money to combat these rising suicide and overdose rates,” Patrick Kennedy said. Patrick Kennedy recently spoke to US News about the latest statistics on addiction and suicide and what he believes could… Continue reading Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
How Cannabis Sales Are Affecting Canada’s Employment Rate
A new report suggests that the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada has made a positive impact on unemployment rates. Canada’s unemployment rate is the lowest since 1976 – and the country may have the legalization of cannabis to thank. According to new data from Statistics Canada, the legalization and growth of the cannabis industry… Continue reading How Cannabis Sales Are Affecting Canada’s Employment Rate
"Real Housewives" Luann de Lesseps Takes Sobriety "Day By Day"
“Rehab saved my life. It was the best thing that I could do for myself and I’m so glad I did that,”Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps said in a recent interview. Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps is more than 120 days sober and says she is taking… Continue reading "Real Housewives" Luann de Lesseps Takes Sobriety "Day By Day"