Opioid Addiction Statistics: America’s Epidemic

According to the CDC, drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. That means drug related deaths have surpassed car accidents. It is time we start really looking at these opioid addiction statistics and start addressing the real problem – the disease of addiction. 

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Opioid Addiction Statistics: America’s Epidemic

#MondayMotivation: Freedom To Be Happy | Weekly Meditation

Recovery, fellowship, supports, service, and a higher power enable us to have the freedom to be happy today.

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#MondayMotivation: Freedom To Be Happy | Weekly Meditation

Say No To Driving Under The Influence This 4th Of July

With the 4^th of July on its way, there’s always a fear of being caught on the road with people who are driving under the influence. 

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Say No To Driving Under The Influence This 4th Of July

New Study: 90% Of Overdose Patients Get More Drugs

It’s no secret that opioids have played a key role in a growing national crisis here in the United States. From drug policy reform to politics, the conversation about prescription drug use and addiction is getting louder.

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New Study: 90% Of Overdose Patients Get More Drugs

North Dakota Oil Boom Brings Mexican Cartel Drug Sales

Federal law enforcement officials say that Mexican drug cartels have infiltrated the northern United States due to the North Dakota oil boom, reports CNN.

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North Dakota Oil Boom Brings Mexican Cartel Drug Sales

Republican Presidential Candidates Share Personally About Drug Addiction

Republican presidential candidates are speaking up about their personal stories related to substance abuse, according to The Washington Post.

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Republican Presidential Candidates Share Personally About Drug Addiction

Facing Addiction: Changing The Conversation

On the heels of the UNITE event, another addiction-centric event is happening in Washington D.C. this month: Capitol Hill Day, hosted by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.

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 Facing Addiction: Changing The Conversation

Internet Drug Search Results Timeline in US

By seeing learning what drugs the public is researching, how frequently they are searching for the drugs, and viewing these types of figures, knowledge can be gained about the current ongoing drug culture to further build understanding.

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Internet Drug Search Results Timeline in US

The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 2

What exactly are the effects of heroin addiction? Heroin is considered a downer, meaning that it alters the brain to make the person feel drowsy, relaxed, and in a state of euphoria.

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 The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 2

The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 1

There used to be a cookie cutter image of what a heroin addict looked like, as if there was an accurate depiction of what a person suffering from the disease of addiction should look like.

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 The New Face of Heroin Addiction: Part 1

Heroin Vaccine Underway to Possibly Hit Human Trials Soon

With the heroin epidemic claiming lives and tearing loved ones apart as a result, a heroin vaccine may potentially be making its way to trials on humans, as long as it finds the funding.

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Heroin Vaccine Underway to Possibly Hit Human Trials Soon

Synthetic Drugs Mark New Age of the War on Drugs in the Nation

As if kids obtaining illegal drugs wasn’t concern enough, now parents have to worry about legal synthetic drugs being sold like candy bars at local gas stations.

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 Synthetic Drugs Mark New Age of the War on Drugs in the Nation

From Battlefield to Healing: 12th Annual Washington Health Law Summit

This session was led by Former United States Representative of Rhode Island, Patrick J. Kennedy, who also co-founded One Mind for Research and founded the Kennedy Forum. 

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 From Battlefield to Healing: 12th Annual Washington Health Law Summit

States Where Marijuana Is Legal: Oregon, Alaska, Washington DC

The times are changing in the United States as marijuana laws are being thrown up in the air in constant debate and the public wrestles with leniency on the drug’s national federal regulated policy.

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 States Where Marijuana Is Legal: Oregon, Alaska, Washington DC

The Effects of Heroin Cultivate Society As New Faces of Heroin Emerge

The heroin epidemic has reached new limits as the disease is unbiased in discretion of what kind of person the addict may be.

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 The Effects of Heroin Cultivate Society As New Faces of Heroin Emerge

The War On Drugs Fails After Decades Of Focus

As previously stated, some of the most deadly drugs, like alcohol and cigarettes, are perfectly legal to certain ages and even easily attainable for those that are not of the allowed age.

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The War On Drugs Fails After Decades Of Focus

FDA Approves Evzio For The Heroin Overdose Drug Naloxone

Will The New Heroin Overdose Drug Hurt Addicts?

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  FDA Approves Evzio For The Heroin Overdose Drug Naloxone

Nigella Lawson Denied Entry To United States Over Drug Scandal

 In November 2013, Nigella Lawson admitted in a court of law to using cocaine (among other drugs).

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 Nigella Lawson Denied Entry To United States Over Drug Scandal

Colorado Recreational Marijuana Sales Go Above $5 Million

Colorado recreational marijuana stores are now open for sales, and already brought in over $5 million.

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Colorado Recreational Marijuana Sales Go Above $5 Million

60% of Surveyed Teens Say Marijuana Is Not Harmful

Marijuana has been a trending topic in American culture for decades, most recently due to law changes in some states.

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  60% of Surveyed Teens Say Marijuana Is Not Harmful