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Florida Sues Pharmacies Over Opioid Sales

Addiction in the News

January 31st, 2020 Olivia Pennelle 2 minute read

The state of Florida is suing two of the nation’s largest drugstores, Walgreens and CVS, for allegedly contributing to the opioid crisis, reports the Associated Press. The lawsuit argues that these pharmacies have contributed to the opioid crisis in...

5 Reasons to Watch the New PBS Series Addiction

Addiction Culture

December 12th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

It will shock you. It will educate you. It will give you hope. On October 17th, the new PBS series Addiction premiers – and it could very well change your life. Not only will you hear first-hand stories from people...

Nursing Homes Turn MAT Patients Away

Addiction Culture

December 12th, 2019 April Smith 3 minute read

While medication-assisted-treatment (MAT) is the gold standard for people with opiate addictions, ? This practice is likely illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which recognizes opioid addiction as a medical condition, and moves are underway to take legal action. As...

Patients Find Quitting Antidepressants…Depressing

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

Nancy went through a rough time after losing her daughter. To deal with the depression, her doctor prescribed medication. Nearly two years later, Nancy has a new grasp on life, a mending heart, and a strong support network. She...

This Philosopher Says Addiction Stigma Prevents Recovery

Addiction Culture

November 25th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 3 minute read

Thousands of people are unnecessarily dying because we misinterpret how those struggling with addiction think, according to a philosopher, German Lopez. After a year of reporting on the crisis, Lopez claims the stigma against addiction “is the single biggest...

Walmart is the Latest Pharmacy Chain to Limit Opioid RX’s

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

What happens when over 100 Americans a day die from opioid-related substance abuse? Policies change. The outcry becomes so loud it can’t be ignored, and everyone – including retailers – is forced to stand up and take notice of...

The Opioid Crisis Cost Our Nation $115B in 2017

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 2 minute read

The CDC estimates more than 62,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdose in 2017. The emotional cost to individuals and families across the nation is impossible to quantify. The financial toll, however, can be estimated. The current opioid...

Trump’s General Counsel for Drug Czar Suddenly Dismissed

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Olivia Pennelle 2 minute read

Lawrence Muir – also known as Chip – the acting chief of staff and general counsel for the Office of National Drug Control Policy, was fired suddenly for unknown reasons, according to CNN. This abrupt dismissal is the latest...

Fentanyl: The Latest Lethal Injection Cocktail Ingredient?

Drug Abuse

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

Capital punishment in the United States has been thrown into a tailspin recently, as a nationwide shortage of the medications required for lethal injections has forced some states to explore alternative methods of execution. One of the alternatives being...

Drug Testing: How Urine Samples Turn Into Big Business

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Kerry Nenn 3 minute read

Who knew that substance abuse would create a hot, new commodity for the American market? No, it’s not a new drug. The latest money-maker in addiction treatment circles is “liquid gold.” With outlandish markups and more than a few...

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