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.
Tag Archives | Drug abuse
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.
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.
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.
DEA issues warning to police on deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil – mlive.com
The Drug Enforcement Agency issued a warning to police agencies across the nation last week on the deadly effects of a powerful new opioid often mistaken for heroin.
Attorney General offers recommendations to combat prescription use – KARE
Jennifer Brovick has been demanding change ever since her 19-year-old son Dylan died of a heroin overdose almost two years ago. And now she believes she’s making progress.
More children being taken by state due to parent’s drug addiction – nbc-2.com
Two Southwest Florida babies have been found dead in less than a week. In both cases, at least one parent had been investigated or arrested for prior drug use.
Brain mechanisms in drug addiction new brain pathways revealed – medicalxpress
UNSW researchers have identified new brain pathways linked to addiction and shown that by manipulating them, drug seeking behaviour and motivation for alcohol can be reduced.