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The Opiate Crisis is Officially a Nat’l Emergency: Now What?

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 4 minute read

Following the advisement of his Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, President Trump recently announced he’ll be declaring the opioid epidemic a national emergency. But what does this mean, exactly? President Trump Declares War on Drugs...

Should We Involuntarily Commit People for Using Drugs?

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

Your brother is addicted to painkillers. He’s overdosed twice. He refuses to get help…but you know he’ll be dead soon if he doesn’t. Should you be able to commit him to a rehab facility against his will? This is...

The Crime More Women Are Committing to Feed Addiction

Drug Abuse

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

Years ago, I had a cellmate who became addicted to opioids after a debilitating car accident. Eventually, she began pawning family members’ valuables, and once that wasn’t enough, she burglarized homes in nearby neighborhoods. Her desire to stay high...

My Hometown Heroin Epidemic

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 3 minute read

A little over two decades ago, a heroin epidemic hit my hometown. At the time, Plano, Texas – a suburb outside of Dallas – was known as one of the most affluent and safest communities in the country. That’s...

3 Very Different Stories of Court-Ordered Rehab

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

There are nearly 3,000 drug courts throughout the US. The mission of these multi-million-dollar programs is to put people on the road to recovery instead of prisoner’s row. The hope is to redeem lives – and save tax dollars,...

Pushing Insurance Companies to Do the Right Thing

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22.5 million people – or about 8.5 percent of the U.S. population – aged 12 or older needed treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction in 2014. Only 4.1...

Here’s How Our Nation is Fighting the Opioid Crisis

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

The nationwide trend of opioid addiction leaves no state untouched. Each day, 2.1 million Americans abuse opioids. In 2015 alone, 33,000 people across the country died from opioid overdoses. While the tragedies are widespread, they aren’t evenly distributed. More...

Troubled Teens and the Juvenile Justice System

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

Is your teen in trouble? Have you been swept into an overwhelming world of attorneys and arraignments? You’re not alone. Involvement with the juvenile justice system is challenging. Not only are you worried about your teen, you’re trying to...

Why China’s Ban on Fentanyl is a Good Thing

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

Fentanyl has become a household name as of late, especially with the passing of Prince last year. But according to officials, we may soon see a noticeable decrease in the grasp it has on our society. As of March...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Doctor Shopping

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

No, doctor shopping isn’t the process of selecting a physician when your insurance coverage changes. Although that can certainly be frustrating and time-consuming, it’s not illegal. Doctor shopping, on the other hand, is a crime. Doctor Shopping 101 The...

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