Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
Overdose Deaths Decline In MassachusettsWhile many states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania saw a staggering increase in the number of overdose deaths last year, Massachusetts actually recorded a sizable decline. As reported by The Telegram of Worcester, the number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts ... Read More
Wave of addiction supplements sparks FDA warning lettersAs the opioid epidemic continues, there has been a rise in over-the-counter supplements that promise to "help curb addiction." Now the FDA is cracking down on these products, claiming they violate FDA and FCC advertising policy. As reported by MDMag, the US ... Read More
Virtual tech could help train the brain to fight addictionVirtual reality is gaining in power, with each generation of gear unleashing new levels of engagement impact. Now, health educators and psychologists are exploring whether or not this new power could be used not only for entertainment, but also for helping to ... Read More
Former MLB slugger looks back on career marred by addictionHe was NL Rookie of the year, and with his distinctive high kick swing eventually went on to have 1,000 RBIs and win 4 World Series. However, it turns out that much of his career was a blur of drugs and sex. As reported by Newsday, the Mets star concentrates ... Read More
Churches work to be more welcoming towards addictsFor many addicts, church may carry with it a stigma of guilt and shame. Fortunately, pastors in Rochester are gathering this week to address this issue and learn how church communities can be more welcoming to those who are struggling with addiction. As reported in ... Read More
Researchers find links between economic conditions and overdose ratesThe current opioid crisis has hit rural communities all across the country, and new research from Penn State is shedding light into some of the factors behind this deadly trend. As reported by WHYY.org, as incomes drop and unemployment rises, ... Read More
Pageant winner travels across Tennessee fighting addiction"I'm not just a blonde pageant girl," says the energetic 22-year-old from Knoxville. In her role as the current Miss Tennessee, she has traveled over 80,000 miles speaking to 50,000 schoolchildren about Character Education. One of her main goals is to educate ... Read More
After years of addiction-related incidents, Otterman resignsOhio has been hard hit by the opioid crisis as it's ripped across every town and demographic. So it's not altogether surprising to see that even elected officials have not been immune to this widespread epidemic. As reported in the Akron Beacon Journal, ... Read More
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