“It kind of has a horror movie feel to it,” said one government official about the new opioid public service announcements. Officials in Arizona are taking inspiration from scary movies in an attempt to keep kids and teens from experimenting with opioids, despite controversy and conflicting reports over whether scare tactics actually work to deter… Continue reading Arizona Campaign Aims To Scare Kids Away From Opioids
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Firefighters Open Treatment Center For Their Own
The center provides beds for 60 firefighters to get treatment for substance use disorder, mental illness or other behavioral health conditions. The opioid epidemic has touched people from all walks of life, including first responders, who often find it hard to reach out for help in a work culture that involves putting others first and… Continue reading Firefighters Open Treatment Center For Their Own
Family Creates Christmas Light Show To Highlight Addiction Struggle
A Maryland couple have dedicated their massive Christmas light show to their daughter who is battling opioid addiction. In 2015, Jim Kurtz created a spectacular Christmas light show dedicated to the addiction recovery of his daughter, Caroline, and to those everywhere struggling with addiction. The light show was not only visually captivating but also synchronized… Continue reading Family Creates Christmas Light Show To Highlight Addiction Struggle
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
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
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
Meth, Opioid Use Rises Among Pregnant Women
Researchers report that geography and finances played a role in the rate of amphetamine, opioid use among pregnant women. New research points to the troubling rise of amphetamine and opioid use among pregnant mothers is on the rise, particularly in rural areas. The research, according to Forbes, was conducted by examining 47 million US deliveries… Continue reading Meth, Opioid Use Rises Among Pregnant Women
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
Opioid Court Aims To Prevent Overdose By Offering Treatment
The Rochester-based opioid court offers treatment instead of jail time for minor drug-related offenses. A new court program in Rochester, New York aims to save lives by connecting people with opioid use disorder with treatment immediately, lessening their risk of overdose after spending a brief amount of time detoxing in jail. “Their tolerance goes down… Continue reading Opioid Court Aims To Prevent Overdose By Offering Treatment
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