One expert believes that opioid use disorder is connected to the high rates of breast cancer deaths in the region. Women in Appalachia—especially West Virginia and Kentucky—have higher mortality rates from breast cancer than their counterparts around the country, and one researcher says that opioid abuse might be to blame. In an essay for The… Continue reading Does Opioid Abuse Play A Role In Breast Cancer Deaths In Appalachia?
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Opioid Addiction Rates Higher Than Expected In Massachusetts, Study Says
Nearly 5% of Massachusetts residents may be battling opioid use disorder, according to a new study. Health officials in Massachusetts are expressing concern over the results of a new study, which suggests that more residents are struggling with opioid use disorder than previous research had suggested. Using information culled from a database for public health information,… Continue reading Opioid Addiction Rates Higher Than Expected In Massachusetts, Study Says
"The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year—until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since been… Continue reading "The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
"The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since… Continue reading "The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
Jamie Lee Curtis: Sobriety Changed Everything
The “Halloween” actress revealed in an interview that she would not be where she is now without sobriety. Now coming up on her 60th birthday, movie star Jamie Lee Curtis is focused on her legacy. “I want to die having said something,” she told USA Today. Curtis stars in the newest Halloween film, re-assuming her… Continue reading Jamie Lee Curtis: Sobriety Changed Everything
Backstreet Boy AJ McLean Inspired to Fight Addiction After Mac Miller’s Passing
The pop star is throwing his weight behind a new line of home products made to help those struggling with addiction. The boy band singer is driven to stay sober and fight addiction with a new line of recovery products. Singer AJ McLean is leaning in to the fight against addiction following Mac Miller’s death.… Continue reading Backstreet Boy AJ McLean Inspired to Fight Addiction After Mac Miller’s Passing
Are Moms With Opioid Addiction At Heightened Risk For Overdose?
A new study examined pregnant women and new moms with opioid use disorder. After finding out she was pregnant with her second child while in a Massachusetts prison, Katie Raftery entered treatment for heroin use. She stayed seven months, until her son was born. It wasn’t until he was about six weeks old that she… Continue reading Are Moms With Opioid Addiction At Heightened Risk For Overdose?
Older Americans Sorely Under-Informed About Opioid Risks
A new poll uncovered a major lack of communication between doctors and their older patients who use opioids. A new poll from the University of Michigan involved a nationally representative sample of 2,000 Americans between ages 50 to 80. According to The Atlantic, the results of the poll were an indication of why elderly patients… Continue reading Older Americans Sorely Under-Informed About Opioid Risks
Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood Discusses Past Drug Use
“I was a horrible opiate addict. I would probably do 10 to 20 hydros — if they didn’t have hydros it would be OxyContin or oxycodone.” MTV star Amber Portwood recently spoke out about her battle with drug use and her rock bottom. According to US Magazine, the 28-year-old — who is known for her… Continue reading Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood Discusses Past Drug Use