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.
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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.
Path to recovery. Addict shares story and helps others – therepublic
Laci Giboney, who started on a path to heroin addiction in high school, was the keynote speaker for an Indiana Youth Institute session about teen heroin use at YES Cinema.
Heroin and opioid use leave path of destruction – washtimesherald
As a staggering number of people continue to fall victim to heroin and other opioid addictions, their lives begin to crumble around them.
The Plague of Substance Abuse on our youth and nation continues
The use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs continue to run rampant in our Nation. Alcohol and tobacco products, continue to be a focus of attention, yet they are not the only chemical substances that we should be concerned about.
Employer Fights Against Prescription-Drug Abuse – wsj.com
Prescription opioid-related dependence and abuse cost the country an estimated $78.5 billion, new study shows. A handful of companies are trying strong medicine to limit employees’ use of prescription painkillers like OxyContin.
Calls for Change in Addiction Help Amid Overdose Crisis
Ten years ago, Susan sat in Broward County Jail facing prison time after she violated probation for the fourth time. “I was slowly killing myself,” said Susan about her drug abuse.