Addiction

Should We Stop Teen Drug Users from Being Convicted as Drug Dealers?

Over the years, a great many of us have experienced the blissful cluelessness of being teenagers. Some of us may even have experienced peer pressure or bad decision making. One of the more common decisions teens will often be pressured... Learn More

5 New Year’s Recovery Resolutions to Consider Keeping for 2019

Make Recovery Resolutions Count in 2019 Every year, a lot of us tell or hear jokes about those oh-so-elusive New Year’s Resolutions. Whether out loud or in meme form, we will come across jokes about the resolutions we didn’t keep... Learn More

FDA Approves New Opioid Dsuvia: Ten Times Stronger than Fentanyl

Just last month, a new drug 10 times more potent than fentanyl was approved by the FDA. Meanwhile, the country is still desperately looking for a way out of the worst opioid epidemic in American history. In the midst of... Learn More

What is the Drug of Choice for Your Generation?

[caption id="attachment_23873" align="aligncenter" width="723"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Can you think of anything that was cool in the 80s and 90s that isn’t cool now?... Learn More

Looking at How Xanax Hits the Brain and Hurts the Body By now, most people are familiar with the prescription drug Xanax to some extent or another. It has been one of the most popular anti-anxiety medications for many years now, and it has also garnered some infamy throughout our current... Learn More

Can You Protect Your Loved Ones in the Opioid Epidemic? One of the very real difficulties many families face today is trying to overcome issues with substance use and addiction. With opioid overdose resulting in the deaths of over 33,000 people in 2015, a rate of death that has consistently... Learn More

Dave Grohl Discusses Cornell, Bennington and Mental Health Stigmas Author: Shernide Delva If there's anyone who understands the shock of losing a bandmate to suicide, it’s Dave Grohl. Back in 1994, Nirvana’s lead singer Kurt Cobain took his own life in his Seattle home. At the time Grohl was... Learn More

Rapper DMX Reportedly In New Hampshire For Drug Treatment Author: Shernide Delva A few weeks ago, my sister told me about an upcoming concert that would celebrate popular acts such as DMX and several others. The event was called the “Ruff Ryders and Friends – Reunion Tour – Past,... Learn More

5 Ways to Make Friends Other Than Going to Meetings [caption id="attachment_22552" align="aligncenter" width="460"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva The early stages of recovery can be a tumultuous time. After all, you are entering... Learn More

Experts Say an Opioid Vaccine Is Far from Becoming Reality Author: Shernide Delva In the past, we’ve talked about the potential of opioid vaccines. These vaccines could have a major impact on lowering a number of opioid overdose deaths. They could completely shift the direction of how we treat opioid... Learn More

1 Out of 12 Doctors Get Incentives from Opioid Makers Author: Shernide Delva Free lunches? Airfare? Complementary drinks? These are just a few of the incentives doctors have received from prescription opioid companies. Did these goodies get you your last opioid prescription? Could incentives be responsible for our current opioid... Learn More

The Dangers of Overconfidence in Addiction Recovery Author: Shernide Delva Overconfidence in Recovery: Confidence is supposed to be an excellent quality. We are always told to believe in ourselves in every endeavor we pursue. Whether it is a sport or a school exam, having confidence is touted... Learn More

Should We Stop Teen Drug Users from Being Convicted as Drug Dealers?

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