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Ketamine Could Help with Alcohol Addiction
For those suffering from a dependency on alcohol, finding a way out of the vicious cycle is very difficult. For most people who are in recovery for alcohol addiction, it’s a years-long battle that takes many attempts to succeed. As anyone with an addiction to drugs or alcohol will tell you, setbacks are a part…
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White House Addiction Treatment Plan
Addiction has become an increasing problem across the globe. Consequently, president Trump’s government recently unveiled an addiction treatment website. In this article, you are going to gain more insights on FindTreatment.gov, which is the latest development for Trump’s administration. What You Need to Know About FindTreatment.gov FindTreatment.gov is a website that enables Americans, particularly those…
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Dr. Herbert Kleber Fought the Good Fight for Addiction Treatment
Do you know the American Psychiatrist who was honored with a Google Doodle? If not, his name was Dr. Herbert Kleber. In this article, you will gain insights about Dr. Herbert Kleber who was one of the proponents of modern addiction treatment. Please keep reading. Who Was Dr. Herbert Kleber? Before his death on 5th…
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Johnson & Johnson Loses Opioid Trial
Johnson & Johnson lost an August2019 case in Oklahoma, with a judgement of around $572 million. This is likely to lead to various follow-up trials, too, with legal settlements also expected in the near future. Further settlements are expected due to the company being held accountable for its part in the U.S. drug opioid crisis.…
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The most commonly abused prescription drugs
For years, the prescription drug problem across the United States has been growing worse and worse. Many people are reliant on these drugs to try and find some kind of pleasure and comfort in life, but it’s not as easy as it might sound. That’s why prescription drug overdose rates are going through the roof.…
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El Chapo $5 Million Heroin Bust – Yes, It’s Still Happening
Even though El Chapo is behind bars, this hasn’t stopped his drug network from making progress. Recently three alleged drug dealers were arrested with a whopping $5 million worth of heroin between them. Some of the packages were even branded “El Chapo”, according to officials. The New York Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Bridget G. Brennan, said:…
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Construction Companies Addressing Drug Addiction in Ranks
For years, the problem with drug addiction in the United States has been growing. From the opioid crisis to a recreational drugs issue that is growing in the background, our country is a nation with some tough questions to ask about how it handles the use and management of drugs. This is no different in…
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CBD Oil may Help limit Anxiety and Cravings for Heroin Users
For many Americans, one of the biggest problems in the country isn’t so much in government. It’s in the streets, the cities, and the homes of America. The opioid crisis has gotten far out of control, and there appears to be little hope of a proper government-led solution being put in place. In spite of…
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Drug Dealing Near Rehab Centers Get Tougher Punishment
For many people, one of the most sinister things that you could do to a drug addict is to sell drugs outside of a rehabilitation center. Sadly, many drug dealers know this is more or less the perfect place to pick up clientele. What better way to find someone who would like to buy some…
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Opioid Marketing to Doctors Linked to Increased Overdoses
The US opioid crisis, almost on a daily basis, produces stories that would make one’s blood run cold. It’s one of the most damaging parts of modern US life and is driving many good people to despair. The latest story, then, is likely to cause even more anger and outrage. A recent study linked doctors…
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Drug Users Saving Each Other with Narcan
As anyone who has follows news in America will know, the US opioid epidemic is getting truly out of hand. Thanks to the various confusing matters that help to fuel the drug industry, it’s hard to see a short-term solution to what has now become quite a long-term problem. With state help often stretched to…
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Opioids are killing children and teens
For those with even a cursory knowledge of United States domestic news will have heard of the opioid epidemic. This quiet problem has become massive in terms of its scale, and is likely to become along the biggest health crises to be seen in the US in modern times. The problem, though, appears to be…
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In Pennsylvania, ER’s Told To Treat Addicted People with Medication
Pennsylvania has produced a new series of addiction treatment guidelines, changing the way in which doctors would prescribe opioid medication in emergency room situations. This new advice works alongside a new state law which limits opioid prescription for people discharged from the emergency room to a 7-day supply only, and now recommends other treatments prior…
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New York Lawmakers Push for Addiction Medicine in State Prisons
Unless you somehow manage to avoid any and all news, you will be fully aware that the United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Drug addiction has become a national scandal, and shows no signs of slowing down or being dealt with. However, groups of New York lawmakers are pushing their support…
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The Comeback of Meth Across America
While many things make a comeback in life, such as certain types of music or fashion, one product many assumed was gone for good was meth. Unfortunately, as the US plunges itself into a deep opioid crisis and shows no signs of coming out of it, methamphetamines are making a brutal comeback to the streets…
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Meth Use Witnesses Sinister Spike Across South Jersey
In the midst of what is likely the largest opioid epidemic in American history, South Jersey can now be added to the list of danger areas. The war against drugs has long been a major problem for US society, with little progress made and, when one problem is resolved, another likely appears. It’s part…
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Over 70 Connecticut Park Goers Suffer Synthetic Marijuana Overdose
As many people turn to synthetic equivalents of substances, more stories appear of the deadly consequence of doing so. The latest comes from Connecticut Park close to Yale University. A shocking 70 people were found to have overdosed on synthetic marijuana, which it’s believed was laced with fentanyl; the opioid. While no people have yet…
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Heather Locklear Enters Drug Rehab
As one of the most recognizable faces in showbiz, Heather Locklear has long been an inspiration to many. Her career has been one of many successes, and she’s seen by many as an icon. At present, though, the tumultuous life of the star has led to her checking into rehabilitation. Voluntarily agreeing to the rehab…
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Study Says Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction Under-Used
As the American opioid crisis stretches into another year, there is little hope for those who look for solutions. At the moment, the crisis has become a sub-story and has fallen to the wayside, despite being one of the major medical problems in modern America. Another issue is that studies have recently shown that many…
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Prescription Drug Suboxone Helping in Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is without doubt one of the most challenging sides of medical management in modern society. The multiple layers involved in addiction can make it hard for definitive solutions to be provided, and for people to get the help and the care that they need. However, The South Carolina Primary Care Specialists clinic, Forestbrook,…