Germany’s success with its multi-pronged approach illustrates that addiction is “a more complex problem” than the current American response has acknowledged.
Tag: opioid crisis
Privilege Lurks at the Heart of Recovery Movements
Making blanket statements that “anyone can recover” whitewashes and overlooks the gross inequities that people of color and marginalized communities face.
Drugs Found In NFL Player's Home After Woman's Overdose Death
Investigators reportedly found pills, marijuana and foil with residue during their search of Montae Nicholson’s home.
Benzos Need To Be Part Of Overdose Discussions
Even under a doctor’s supervision, benzodiazepines can be dangerous and highly addictive.
From Monster to Mentor: Lexington Outreach Coordinator Offers Free Classes on Addiction
For Timothy Sanders, it’s a chance to use his experience as a person in recovery “to be productive and help people.”
Counselor In Recovery Offers Free Drug Education Classes
For Timothy Sanders, it’s a chance to use his experience as a person in recovery “to be productive and help people.”
DEA Was "Slow To Respond" To Opioid Crisis, Report Reveals
According to a watchdog report, the DEA allowed the drug crisis to reach a level that could have been prevented.
How Do The Feds Find Pill Mills?
Although regulations have clamped down some on over-prescribing, authorities are still finding pill mills in operation.
Pennsylvania Giving Away Free Naloxone To Combat Overdoses
The state is set to give away one free dose of naloxone on September 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Man Who Posed As Doctor Convicted Of Prescribing Thousands Of Opioids At Pill Mill
The fake doctor wrote prescriptions which had been pre-signed by a registered physician for more than 200,000 doses of hydrocodone.
