Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
New generation of drugs hits fentanyl ravaged Ohio regionOverdoses death rates have soared in Ohio over the last year, driven by increasing supplies of potent fentanyl. Now, according to the Dayton Daily News, law enforcement in northern Ohio is warning police agencies throughout the state about two substances ... Read More
WV data research uncovers opportunity for overdose interventionWest Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths per capita, and researchers are working to understand how and why the state has been hit so hard during the last few years. Newly published research has uncovered some potentially useful insights for ... Read More
As overdose deaths continue to mount, Philadelphia officials propose radical actionAfter averaging more than 100 overdose deaths a month in 2017, Philadelphia officials are moving forward with controversial plans for safe injection sites. As reported by WHYY, city officials gave the proposition the green light ... Read More
Legendary pitcher brought down by deadly mix of drugsRoy Halladay was one of the best pitchers of his generation - and over his 16-year career saw eight All-Star selections, two Cy Young Awards, a perfect game and a postseason no-hitter. This sheer talent makes his death that much more tragic. At the time of his ... 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
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