Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
Christmas Plans Go Awry for One Columbus ManIt was supposed to have been a romantic Christmas Eve for Alex Henize and his girlfriend. But when she rejected his marriage proposal, things went from bad to worse. WSYX-TV reports Columbus police found 5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl at a home Tuesday after a woman’s ... Read More
Legislators pass comprehensive bill for tracking opioid scriptsPrescription opioids are the driving force behind the current wave of overdoses, and officials are finally enacting stricter oversight on prescription habits. The Detroit News is reporting that in Michicgan, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed a 10-bill package ... Read More
Unemployment Drives Opioid Abuse Among Older AmericansA recent CDC report has found that older and poorer Americans are receiving a disproportionate number of opioid prescriptions. As reported in MarketWatch, misuse among older adults is expected to double to 2.4% from 1.2% between 2004 and 2020, according to ... Read More
Natives Against Heroin Addresses Overdose Crisis While Native Americans have long struggled with alcoholism, in the 21st century they are now struggling with a new nemesis - drugs and opioids. In just one example, Minnesota's Native American communities—from the Red Lake and Leech Lake reservations in northwest ... Read More
Daughter's Overdose Story Goes Viral on FacebookIt's a parent's worst nightmare, and is especially painful during the holiday season. Tim Sherman from Eastlake Ohio took to Facebook to share his grief and reach out to other families. He described getting the call from an Eastlake police detective, going to his ... Read More
Playground superstar facing multiple chargesJames "Fly" Williams is 6-5, and in his prime, was a legend on the playground courts of New York City. Unfortunately, the talented player, now 64-years-old, is facing multiple charges for heroin distribution in New York. According to the Bleacher Report, Williams was ... Read More
A Utah clinic gives a gift that can save livesThe holiday season can be an especially difficult time for people struggling with depression and addiction as they are reminded of various family issues. To make sure that patients were ready for any problems, one clinic in Utah has given an unusual gift this holiday ... Read More
Respected Leader At ESPN Steps DownWhile we have grown used to celebrity addiction stories, the impact of addiction on corporate leadership has been less visible. This week however, ESPN President John Skipper announced that he was resigning due to an ongoing addiction problem. "Today I have resigned from my duties ... Read More
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