Marijuana legalization could potentially happen before the end of the year in New Jersey. Members of the state legislature in New Jersey took an important step toward legalizing recreational marijuana this week, although legalization might still be months away in the Garden State. On Monday (Nov. 26) lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly budget committees… Continue reading New Jersey Moves Closer To Marijuana Legalization
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Man Dies After Huffing Deodorant Spray
The 19-year-old man was in a recovery center receiving treatment for substance use disorder when he relapsed by huffing the deodorant spray. A 19-year-old man’s recent death highlights the dangers of abusing inhalants, according to a case report published in the BMJ. The Dutch man was in a recovery facility at the time, where he… Continue reading Man Dies After Huffing Deodorant Spray
Drug-Related Deaths Plunge In Ohio: How They Did It
The fading presence of carfentanil may have played a major role in the decline of drug-related deaths in some parts of Ohio. Overdose deaths in Montgomery County—in Dayton, Ohio—have dramatically decreased in 2018. The county has seen an incredible 54% decline in overdose deaths: there were 548 by November 30 last year; this year there… Continue reading Drug-Related Deaths Plunge In Ohio: How They Did It
Why Some Drug-Sniffing Dogs Are Being Forced Into Early Retirement
Some police departments across the US have found that marijuana-trained drug-sniffing dogs have become a liability. Police K-9s have helped sniff out many a marijuana offender, but as local governments relax their marijuana laws, some of these drug-sniffing dogs are being forced into early retirement. The New York Times reports that police departments across the… Continue reading Why Some Drug-Sniffing Dogs Are Being Forced Into Early Retirement
Amanda Bynes Talks Being Four Years Sober, Reflects On Past Drug Use
Amanda Bynes credits her parents with helping her “get back on track” after her past issues with problematic drug use. Amanda Bynes is moving on from her past. The actress, now 32, was a popular target of the paparazzi during her twenties, racking up DUIs and a reputation for drug abuse and bizarre behavior. But… Continue reading Amanda Bynes Talks Being Four Years Sober, Reflects On Past Drug Use
New Non-Opioid Treatment For Back Pain Heads To Clinical Trials
Researchers hope the non-opioid treatment for back pain will be approved by the FDA so that it will be eligible for coverage by Medicaid and Medicare. Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are taking part in a clinical trial for a non-opioid, non-steroid treatment of a common form of back pain that is usually treated… Continue reading New Non-Opioid Treatment For Back Pain Heads To Clinical Trials
Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
A new study examined the link between sexual orientation and opioid abuse. People who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids, and bisexual women are at a particularly high risk, according to a study published this week. The study, published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that bisexual… Continue reading Sexual Orientation Tied To Increased Risk Of Opioid Abuse
New York's Opioid Prescription Monitoring System Needs Improvement
The newly re-elected State Comptroller has found some major issues with the opioid prescription monitoring system. An audit of the New York State opioid prescription monitoring database found that patients in treatment for opioid dependency may have received potentially dangerous opioid prescriptions outside of their treatment programs. Newly re-elected State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a… Continue reading New York's Opioid Prescription Monitoring System Needs Improvement
Inside The Mental Health Crisis In Federal Prisons
At some federal prisons in the midst of a mental health crisis, the number of inmates receiving care has fallen by 80% in the past four years. Despite promises for better health care and oversight, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has dramatically cut the number of inmates on its mental health caseload, according to an… Continue reading Inside The Mental Health Crisis In Federal Prisons
"Teen Mom" Star Leah Messer Reveals Past Addiction
“It almost cost me my children. Everything was crashing down on me. I became suicidal,” Leah Messer said about her past addiction to pain medication. Reality television star Leah Messer spoke candidly about her past addiction to prescription drugs on an episode of her podcast. During a November 14 episode of her Life Reboot series, the… Continue reading "Teen Mom" Star Leah Messer Reveals Past Addiction