Helping the homeless and building a successful small business are generally two things to be proud of, but as one Tulsa, Oklahoma food truck owner found out, when drugs get involved, things can get out of hand. Food Truck Drug Bust in Oklahoma Jeremy Singer, the owner of a Tulsa food truck called the 'Chicken Fried ... Read More
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Codeine: A Drug Profile
When experts and resources within the addiction treatment community talk about opiate addiction, a few culprits come to mind: fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioid painkillers. An opiate that is rarely mentioned as a threat to the public health as much as its peers is one that we don't typically consider to be in ... Read More
Father of Slain College Football Player Charged with Trafficking
Drug Trafficking — Father of Slain College Football Player Charged Drug trafficking is a constant problem in many areas of the United States. Law enforcement professionals work to keep communities free from illegal sales of drugs, especially those that can commonly cause fatal overdoses. Yet a constant supply of drugs ... Read More
10 Warning Signs of a Dangerous Treatment Center
When it comes to finding the right addiction treatment center, there's a lot to consider. Not only do you need to think about the kind of help you need and the location that works best for you, but you also need to know that there are a number of dangerous substance abuse centers out there. Here are the top 10 red ... Read More
Withdrawal Timelines
Substance Abuse Withdrawal Timelines As all long-term drug users know, attempting to quit substance use leads to a horrible set of circumstances that makes cessation almost impossible: withdrawal. The body's reaction to stopping use of a substance on which it has become reliant leads to withdrawal, a deep discomfort, ... Read More
The Supportive Office: How Companies Can Help Employees Face Addiction Issues
Substance addiction is not selective. Mothers, teachers, your auto mechanic and holders of PhDs are all vulnerable to becoming addicted to alcohol abuse, illicit drugs, or prescription drugs. Today, business owners are not only dealing with balancing budgets and increasing revenue against stiff competition, but they ... Read More
How Does Fentanyl Enter the U.S., and What is the Government Doing to Stop It?
Nearly all fentanyl sold on the streets of America enters the country through international mail. In early 2018, a Senate investigation discovered the government simply was not prepared to stop the influx of fentanyl from China. The report, which scrutinized six online fentanyl sellers, found that five operated in ... Read More
The Denial of Treatment for Incarcerated Addicts
It's been well-documented that the way addicts are treated in prison does practically nothing to support recovery, and recent news is showing that in some areas, this trend is worsening despite legislation intended to counteract these issues. In a Boston-area jail, an inmate was refused his right to take prescribed ... Read More
