Spectrum Health Systems is providing a podcast to help people overcome substance and opioid addiction, a weekly podcast on addiction and recovery on iTunes and SoundCloud.
Tag Archives | Addiction Rehab News
U.S. fails mentally ill, those with drug problem
Michael Martinez Jr. is a drug addict diagnosed with a variety of mental health problems. His mother was stabbed to death by her boyfriend. His father is in prison for his own drug conviction.
Drug use strong predictor for postpartum mental health problems – eurekalert.org
New research from N. C. State University and the University of B. C. finds that a woman’s history of drug use can help predict whether they will suffer from problems with stress and anxiety after childbirth.
How to end America’s drug crisis – washingtontimes
As President Elect Trump prepares to confront multiple crises, a serious crisis looms. It kills tens of thousands of young Americans annually, inflicting unparalleled suffering on American families.
End stigma of using drugs to treat drug abuse – app.com
It doesn’t surprise me that many people are hesitant about the concept of medication-assisted drug abuse treatment. Treating drug abuse with more drugs seems counterintuitive.
Unemployment May Impact Prescription Drug Abuse – psychcentral
Unemployment appears to play a role in the risk for nonmedical use of prescription opioids and stimulants, according to a new study at Columbia University’s School of Public Health.
Hooked: Classes, drug courts, halfway houses help addicts find way out
While the drug problem is increasing, the number of facilities equipped to treat and help those convicted due to their addiction is limited. Many become repeat offenders because of their inability to curb their habit.
Office of the Governor of Louisiana issues new Drug Policy
The Office of Drug Policy seeks to elicit, motivate and coordinate Louisiana organizations, agencies, entities and individuals toward the goal of eradicating drug and alcohol abuse in Louisiana.
Mannequin Challenge Tackles Drug Abuse – msn.com
The mannequin challenge has undoubtedly been the light-hearted craze of late 2016, but this particular version has a truly meaningful message at its core.
Elizabeth Warren Is Slamming This Drug Approval Bill as ‘Extortion’ – fortune.com
Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered an attack on congressional Republicans and Senate Majority Leader over a medical research bill, pushing them to oppose a measure that’s corrupt, and it is very, very dangerous.”
Warren: substance abuse treatment trade-off not worth it – capecodtimes.com
President Barack Obama is one step closer to his $1 billion wish to expand access to substance abuse treatment after the House approved a bill to overhaul the FDA’s medicine approval process.
Knowing signs of opioid addiction can save a life
Families are gathering for the holidays. People are seeing each other for the first time in possibly a long time. But something just doesn’t seem quite right with one family member.