Opioids have killed people, torn apart families, and have left financial strains on law enforcement and drug rehabs. It is a major crime to be responsible for those statistics for illegally distributing opioids that have led to tragedies. One such doctor is facing a 40-year sentence for illegally prescribing opioids over the past two years. […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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The children’s show Sesame Street has never been afraid of tackling challenging subjects like HIV, jailed parents, and autism. Recently, Sesame Street published online segments that spoke about the opioid crisis. Sesame Street is breaking the stigma of opioid addiction by teaching children that there is a problem happening and what it is like to […]
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It may appear that you have it all as Billy Murphy did. He was a former basketball player at Lafayette College, had a good job, friends, and a supportive family. Billy Murphy is an example of someone who did not let alcohol ruin his life and became an inspiration for others. The Start of Addiction […]
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Images circulated on the internet of boozy Tide Pods that are ice cube-sized pouches filled with mini whiskey bottles that you can pop in your mouth to feel the flavors. When you look at the history of alcohol, you see that there were multiple ways to hide alcohol since it was considered contraband. It is […]
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Recently, Google Doodle honored Herbert Kleber on the 23rd anniversary of his election to the National Academy of Medicine. Kleber is responsible for shaping modern addiction treatment to the United States. Without Herbert Kleber, we would not have the effective addiction treatments that we have right now. Herbert Kleber’s Medical Background When Kleber was a […]
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If you have a drinking problem, it can be hard for you to listen to the doctor’s orders to stop drinking before surgery. It is important to ask yourself if it is more important for you to get your daily alcohol fix or to be strong enough for surgery. By following what you have learned […]
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Porn addiction is just as dangerous as any other addiction in how something that seems so harmless can take over your life. Porn addiction can hurt your finances, your relationships, and your career if you are too absorbed in it. Luckily, there are plenty of Android apps to help treat your porn addiction so that […]
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Imagine having a rare disease that makes you drunk without having any alcohol in your system. This is called auto-brewery syndrome. A new study of a Chinese patient with this same condition shows just how serious this disease is and how it can affect major organs in the process. The Symptoms of Auto-Brewery Syndrome Auto […]
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In early October, Purdue Pharma declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to settle a $10 billion lawsuit with 24 states and more than 2,000 cities and counties. Johnson & Johnson has to pay $572 million for using sales practices that minimized the risks of opioid addiction. Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, President/CEO of the Feinstein Institutes […]
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It could be very upsetting when people cancel plans on you or you see a group of your friends having fun without you on social media. You could be suffering from anxiety and depression as well as low self-esteem if you think that everyone hates you. By surrounding yourself with positive people and remember who […]
