Is the risk of overdose higher in prison or upon release? A fight is underway in the state of Vermont over the execution of legislation designed to provide treatment for prison inmates with addiction. S.166, which was signed into law in May 2018, provides treatment with buprenorphine to inmates with the approval of a doctor—but legislators… Continue reading Lawmakers, Healthcare Facility Clash Over Treating Inmates With Addiction
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Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Officials are hoping that dealers on the illegal market will be priced out. Last week Canada became only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, but the black market for pot is continuing to thrive as customers seek out products that they can’t buy legally, including edibles, and sellers push back on… Continue reading Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
“I was so down on myself. I didn’t have any self-love and, quite honestly, I just didn’t want to be alive.” Michael Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals, but despite his incredible history as a swimmer he’s also had serious bouts with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. Since getting help, Phelps has been very open with… Continue reading Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
"Heroin Spoon" Art Exhibit Re-Emerges In Boston
The artwork was placed as a “gift” to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey outside of the State House. The massive, 800-pound “heroin spoon” sculpture has re-emerged. This past June, the guerrilla art exhibit sat in front of Purdue Pharma headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, for about two hours before it was hauled away by city workers.… Continue reading "Heroin Spoon" Art Exhibit Re-Emerges In Boston
Demi Lovato’s Mom Says Singer Is 90 Days Sober
Lovato’s mother, Dianna De La Garza, discussed the singer’s early recovery in a recent interview. Demi Lovato has been very open with the public about her struggles with sobriety and mental health, and on July 24, she raised serious concern among her fans when she was taken to the hospital for a suspected overdose. Now,… Continue reading Demi Lovato’s Mom Says Singer Is 90 Days Sober
Boy George On Sobriety: I’m A Work In Progress
“I think that you never really get there, but you definitely get better at being alone and observing yourself.” Singer Boy George is soon releasing a new album with Culture Club for the first time in two decades, but he might not have made it this far if he were still focused on the drugs,… Continue reading Boy George On Sobriety: I’m A Work In Progress
"Weed The People" Doc Follows Kids Treating Cancer With Marijuana
More than half of Americans now support legalizing marijuana. But for some kids, it’s a life-changing treatment. While the federal government sits on the fence regarding marijuana, more than half of Americans support legalizing it. But for the families featured in Weed the People, marijuana is medicine for their children. The documentary follows five kids… Continue reading "Weed The People" Doc Follows Kids Treating Cancer With Marijuana
County Pays Millions Over Teen’s Heroin Withdrawal Death In Jail
“Anyone who looked at her would have known that she was very sick and that she needed attention,” said the family’s lawyer. A Pennsylvania county has agreed to pay nearly $5 million as part of a settlement in the case of a teenager who died in jail after guards ignored her worsening medical condition during… Continue reading County Pays Millions Over Teen’s Heroin Withdrawal Death In Jail
Unsuspecting Driver Turned Into "Blind Mule" For Drug Operation
Deputies found 5 pounds of yet unidentified drugs stuffed into four packages secreted away underneath the man’s pickup truck. A Mexican worker crossing the border for his job flagged authorities after he discovered a cache of drugs stuck to the bottom of his truck. The unidentified driver—who lives in Tijuana but works in California—called the… Continue reading Unsuspecting Driver Turned Into "Blind Mule" For Drug Operation
Couple’s Lawsuit "To Block Legalization Of Marijuana" Goes To Trial
The Colorado couple say they have been “injured by a conspiracy to cultivate recreational marijuana near their land,” according to the lawsuit. A couple of disgruntled property owners in Colorado are taking their neighbor to court over growing cannabis, which they claim has brought down the value of their property. According to the original lawsuit… Continue reading Couple’s Lawsuit "To Block Legalization Of Marijuana" Goes To Trial