Nearly 82% of rural Americans live in counties that do not have detoxification services and the town of Ashland, Wisconsin sought to change that reality. In a little town in Wisconsin, where the death rate from drug and alcohol abuse is almost twice as high as the state average, Dr. Mark Lim has changed the… Continue reading Small Town Brings In Big-Thinking Addiction Specialist And Changes Everything
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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
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
How to Talk with Clients about Chronic Pain and Opioids
ARTICLE SUMMARY: These guidelines will help you bring hope and healing to clients who may be in the midst of a battle with opioid addiction and dependency, stemming from chronic pain. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 Minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Need to Talk Meet Clients Where They Are. Understand Trauma and Talk About It.… Continue reading How to Talk with Clients about Chronic Pain and Opioids
In-School Services Offered To Students Impacted By Opioid Addiction
More than 50 schools in Massachusetts offer in-school counseling services to students with parents who are battling opioid addiction. Maddy Nadeau’s childhood was less than ideal. Her mother often could not care for her, leaving her older sister to do the job when she came home from elementary school. Maddy is one of many children… Continue reading In-School Services Offered To Students Impacted By Opioid Addiction
Rapper Lil Xan Checks into Rehab
Lil Xan had announced in November that he intended to enter rehab but he had issues finding a bed in a treatment facility. Lil Xan has gone to rehab for the first time, according to an Instagram post penned by his girlfriend. Lil Xan, or Diego Leanos, is a 22-year-old rapper from the west coast… Continue reading Rapper Lil Xan Checks into Rehab
Dentist Wrote 200 Opioid Prescriptions For Five Patients In One Year
The dentist who wrote the opioid prescriptions claims state investigator were “telling lies” but he did not provide or clarify any additional details. A dentist in Tennessee has had his professional license revoked for reportedly writing approximately 200 prescriptions for opioid medications to just five patients, some of whom were never physically present in his… Continue reading Dentist Wrote 200 Opioid Prescriptions For Five Patients In One Year
The Myths & Methods of Mindfulness Meditation
I kept cravings at bay with 12-step meetings and counseling but continued to seek meaning and purpose that would lead to lasting sobriety. Then I found mindfulness meditation. I was raised to believe meditation was wicked. Along with yoga, Buddha, incense, and anything symbolizing or hinting of Eastern religion or ritual. The rationale? Meditation clears… Continue reading The Myths & Methods of Mindfulness Meditation
Florida Sues CVS, Walgreens For Their Alleged Roles In Opioid Crisis
The suit claims that the companies failed to stop “suspicious orders of opioids,” and dispensed “unreasonable quantities” of such drugs. The state of Florida has named two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States—Walgreens and CVS—as well as Insys Therapeutics, in a lawsuit that alleged that they “played a role in creating the… Continue reading Florida Sues CVS, Walgreens For Their Alleged Roles In Opioid Crisis
Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Recently, drug dealers have been cutting heroin with carfentanil to increase profit. However, this medicine is not meant for human use. In fact, carfentanil was originally designed to tranquilize large mammals. This article reviews what you need to know about carfentanil, the dangers associated with it, and tips for finding treatment if you’re… Continue reading Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?