Drug addiction

A group of community organizations in Moose Jaw are hosting a week of events aimed at improving understanding of substance use disorders. “We really want people to know that being stigmatized and treating people differently because they have an addiction disorder can prevent them from seeking help,” said Mary Lee …

Every few months I return, like a dog to his patient, to the websites that peddle The Tap. New to The Tap? So please imagine a world where your favorite drink is at your fingertips. If your favorite drink is water then you are living the fantasy every day as …

I was born a child to Sellers Home for Unwed Mothers, the longtime Baptist adoption agency on Peniston Street in New Orleans. When I was 2 months old, I was adopted by a teacher Ole Miss and his wife. They had met at the First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge …

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Northeast Ohio addiction center is once again inviting its members to participate in a Playhouse Square show as they continue their recovery. “Most of the people in the room haven’t been in a room before Ed Gemerchak, executive director of the Y-Haven YMCA of Greater …

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. – 18 years ago Matt Bailey decided college wasn’t for him, so he enlisted in the United States Army. What would you like to know Addiction Recovery Care is a rehabilitation center in central and eastern Kentucky CRA Helps Veterans With No-Cost Drug Treatment Programs Matt Bailey celebrated …

“He would say, ‘I have to get back to my daughters,'” said Lester Eugene Robinson. Her son enjoyed reading detective novels and detective novels, especially by authors Walter Mosley and James Patterson. A self-taught hairdresser, he kept his trimmer clean and sharp and cut his friends’ hair for free. Back …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Monday marks National STEM Day as the United States celebrates the importance of science, technology, engineering and math education for today’s students . FBI STEM professionals have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies to address unique investigative and intelligence challenges not found in the private …

Violet Marrero didn’t believe much in therapy, but she knew she needed help. So about eight years ago, she turned to The Starting Point, a nonprofit counseling center in South Jersey that, for decades, has been a lifeline for thousands of sufferers. mental health and addiction issues. Initially, Marrero finally …

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is working to change the lives of those struggling with drug addiction in the area with their new care coordinator positions. Care Coordinator Mckenzie Galbreath began her career in the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 as a part-time analyst. …

The people of Frédéric who have not yet purchased their charcoal for the winter are warned to do so immediately. There will be a coal shortage in January and February, according to one of the local dealers. The shortage of anthracite coal is expected to be particularly rare. The shortage, …

Demand for drug addiction services in the Midwest has “never been higher,” according to the Ana Liffey Drug Project. Since 2012, the association’s team in the Midwest region has worked with an average of 250 people per year. However, in the past 12 months, 490 people have needed addiction support, …

On October 30, Harry Cunnane, the second son of US Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, celebrated his ninth year of recovery from addiction. To mark the occasion, Inquirer reporter Rita Giordano sat down with Cunnane and Dean to chat Under our roof: a son’s fight for recovery, a mother’s fight for her …

HAVE YOU ALREADY came close to death? When I was going to college, I was anxious about a 7am accounting test I had that morning. On the way, I stopped at a gas station. Someone knocked on my car window. I started to roll down the window and he opened …

With a new courtroom and treatment center soon to be operational at Suffolk County Jail, several doctors and political leaders are coming together to oppose the plan. Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins is setting up a makeshift courtroom and treatment center in his prison to care for those living in …

By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story RAVALLI COUNTY, Montana (Republic of Ravalli) – It has been less than two months since Ravalli County opened its first treatment court that aims to break the cycle of drug addiction, crime and incarceration. District Judge Howard Recht feels like …

A doctor in Grosse Pointe Shores was sentenced Thursday to one year and one day in prison for selling large amounts of hydrocodone and diazepam, the generic equivalents of Vicodin and Valium, to a woman who was his friend. Salvatore Cavaliere, 58, has been sentenced by U.S. District George Caram …

Kelly Osbourne signed up for rehab again This week, TV personality Kelly Osbourne visited a drug and alcohol treatment center in Austin, Texas. A source close to the 36-year-old was quoted as saying her mother’s controversial exit from The speech and his father’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis both had a huge …

Share on PinterestCase study links use of CBD oil to regression of lung cancer. VISUAL SPECTRUM / Stocksy A case study links the daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil to regression of lung cancer in an 80-year-old woman who refused conventional treatment. Researchers cannot definitively confirm that CBD oil caused …

Over two years ago, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced an innovative idea to help people in the community struggling with drug addiction. The plan calls for leasing 25,000 square feet of space in the sheriff’s compound to a drug treatment provider. The private entity would then transform two floors …

AAustralians are the world’s largest consumers of health and wellness apps, far exceeding our weight per capita in our quest for optimal physical and mental condition, according to a study by telecommunications company Uswitch. Over the past few years, we’ve created them too – with everyone from fitness influencers to …

Counseling accused persons arrested in a drug case is a general practice of the NCB. Those first caught in a drug affair or showing symptoms of addiction are counseled Aryan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, during his advice to the Narcotics Control Bureau (BNC) office, told officers …

Describing the damage opioids can inflict on individuals and communities is nothing new to television. Two Showtime series come to mind: “Nurse Jackie,” which featured a medical professional taking pills, and “American Rust,” the locally shot crime drama with a story set in the midst of the crisis. opioids in …

Drug addiction and trauma are very difficult and complex things to deal with. Fortunately, neither has to struggle alone. In addition to treatment solutions that take into account a person’s individual needs, there are additional therapies that can help promote healing and recovery. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) acupuncture …

New research shows that about 1 in 5 adults who are “opioid-naïve” continued to use pain relievers three months after having a procedure. People with depression, bipolar disorder, pulmonary hypertension, or who smoked were among those most at risk of continuing to take opioids, according to findings presented at the …

Share on PinterestExperts say healthcare professionals should be aware of a person’s risk of opioid addiction before having surgery. blackCAT / Getty Images Researchers say that about 20 percent of people continue to use opioids 3 months after surgery. Experts say pain relievers are usually not needed more than 3 …

A few months ago, as the pandemic seemed to be receding and we had a first glimpse of what a normal life could be like again, my wife and I realized that our 13-year-old daughter had become addicted to social media. I don’t use the word “addiction” lightly, although I …

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“How to build a life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, addressing questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his new series of podcasts on happiness, How to build a happy life. Band now, almost everyone knows that we can be addicted to our digital devices. …

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – KATC learns more about the man whose body was found in a pile of burns in the parish of Lafayette and the weeks leading up to his death. Linda Plaunty-Dupré, his sister, remembers him as a kind man with a busy life. “He wasn’t good at all,” …

EL PASO, TX (Border Report) – Mario considered asking for help when his opioid addiction “started to take my life away.” And when two of his friends recently died of fentanyl overdoses, he knew he had to stop. What he didn’t know was that he too was consuming the potentially …

PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the Bourbon County Health Department, two overdose deaths have already occurred in the region since early October. The county recorded eleven overdoses last month. “Addiction is everywhere and that’s why it’s so important for us to break through these stigmas of addiction and to …

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Since October 1, there have been an alarming number of overdoses in Toledo. Three overdoses were reported on October 1, one on October 2 and two more on October 3. “Overdose deaths continue to increase. From 2019 to 2020, we know we are seeing an increase …

CLEVELAND – So many prescription pain relievers were distributed in Lake County, Ohio, between 2012 and 2016, that the amount was equivalent to 265 tablets for each resident. Just south, the flood of prescription opioids over the same period amounted to 400 pills for every inhabitant of Trumbull County. Lawyers …

Hyacinth is an ambiguous documentary. Along with its main character, the image sometimes feels upbeat or depressing or frustrating, as it follows the tumultuous life of its main subject. On time, Hyacinth the impression that it is happening in an alternate universe. At the start of the film, Jacinta is …

HOUGHTON – For many people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have will be with themselves. The conversation begins with the question: “Am I an alcoholic? “ Where “Do I have a drinking problem? “ The American Addiction Center, on Alcohol.org, says …

As unusual as it may sound, Talik Woodard sees a lot of parallels between his life and the life of his home. Located in the 700 block of East Monroe Street, Woodard’s home has long been in a state of disrepair and neglect, with crumbling and unsafe front and back …

Delaware Goes Purple returns for its fourth year in October, turning the state into purple to defeat opioid addiction and raise awareness about substance use. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and US Senator Chris Coons are the co-chairs of Delaware Goes Purple this year. “I am delighted to join again as …

As James Fisher waited for an experimental brain surgery he recently had, he wondered if this would be the treatment that would finally help him get his addiction under control. The tiny electrodes implanted by surgeons into his brain’s reward center are designed to deliver electrical stimulation that could, in …

By DON BABWIN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – A historian dedicated to keeping alive the stories of long-deceased victims of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border and a civil rights activist whose mission is to ensure that people who come out of prison are free to enter the voting booth …

Lynn Wencus sits on a bench in her garden dedicated to her son Jeff, whom she lost from an opioid overdose in 2017. She is one of many people who are filing an individual claim in the Purdue Pharma settlement. Jesse Costa / WBUR hide caption toggle legend Jesse Costa …

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Many of you may know someone who is struggling or recovering from an opioid addiction. Some officials are now reporting a high number of overdoses. “We knew we had an opioid epidemic and a problem before COVID, but since COVID and since the lockdowns we …

“We were shocked and dismayed to learn that Alex violated our principles and our code of ethics. He lied and stole from us,” Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick said in a statement posted on their website. website. They said no cabinet member was aware of “Alex’s plan” or his …

BATH, NY (WETM) – The Steuben County addiction awareness organization has developed a new event to provide support to people in the community recovering from addiction. The local organization created Speaker Jam to show the importance of recovery in the Southern Tier through the lens of speakers who have struggled …

The Federal Way Mirror asked Federal Way city council candidates a few questions about their priorities and plans if elected. Read the candidates’ responses for Position 2 below. The Mirror’s 2021 nominee debate will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13 at Twin Lakes Golf …

The death this month of Michael K. Williams, the Brooklyn actor most famous for his memorable portrayal of a gay wanker man in “The Wire,” was caused by an accidental drug overdose involving fentanyl, a the New York City medical examiner said on Friday. Mr Williams, 54, was found dead …

In his horror films and television shows, Mike Flanagan has adapted the work of authors ranging from Shirley Jackson to Henry James to Stephen King. His new original Netflix show is also inspired by literature and it’s not just any book. This is the Good Book. The scriptures and beliefs …

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WKRN) – A six-month investigation by Metro Police and Brentwood Police has resulted in a man behind bars. The man is now accused of selling life-threatening drugs to dozens of homeless people. Narcotics investigators say Randall Merryman operated and lived in three motel rooms in a Charlotte Pike …

James Cody Williams was 32 when he died of a fentanyl overdose in January. He was a client of Safe Point Memphis and they tried to clean him several times. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A family uses their son’s death to raise awareness about drug addiction and highlight a program that …

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte has been back for weeks, and seasonal cookies, candles and more have filled stores across the country since midsummer. Even if you’re not into the pumpkin spice craze, there’s a good chance something in your life smells like cinnamon and allspice. Why exactly are Americans addicted …

Curt Eichelberger started Skate Straight for those struggling with addiction who needed a place to fit in DALLAS – When Curt Eichelberger saw a skate magazine in eighth grade, he saw himself. “It was like, this is what I want [sic] do, ”he said. So he took a board and …

As a Tyler Police Community Resource Officer, Johnny Green learned about the homeless population and their needs, including mental health and shelter resources, in the northeastern part of town. He has noticed an increasing number of homeless residents since he started seven or eight years ago in the role of …

Shooting for unpaid drug debts Cpl. Nick Briggs, PIO Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. Unpaid drug debt leads to weekend shootout, no one gets hurt On 09/18/21 at approximately 12:45 am, the SPD responded to a shooting in Block 7000 of N Division St. Victims said they were …

Company Named # 1 Addiction Treatment Provider in Florida for Two Consecutive Years DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – WhiteSands Treatment Center (“WhiteSands” or the “Company”), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment services, announced today that the Company was named …

Washington County Director of Nursing Angie Rarey demonstrates how to administer Narcan to Monna Bennett of Washington, W.Va., on Saturday. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) The second annual recovery walk was held at Muskingum Park in Marietta on Saturday. (Photo by Madeline Scarborough) The second annual recovery walk was held at …

A Rajasthan government notice warned parents and teachers to look for abnormal behaviors in children in order to detect and prevent online gambling addiction. The recent opinion listed measures to protect children from over-involvement in online games, which have become a growing concern of late. In its recent opinion, the …

At their last Summer of Healing event, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention showcased community mental health resources available to those who may be struggling. Saturday’s event at Sherman Park coincided with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tarsha Wiggins is the founder of Speak Wellness Behavioral Health and Consulting, which focuses …

Drug cultivation allegations and counter-allegations in the state took an interesting turn on Saturday with TPCC chairman Revanth Reddy launching a ‘white challenge’ where he wanted politicians and celebrities to be tested drug analysis to send a positive message against drug addiction. “As role models for young people, people in …

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Liberty University is launching the first global center of its kind for mental health, addiction and recovery. This center will combine academic departments and multiple campus resources to work together on strategic partnerships and alliances that advance research and deliver education, training, advocacy and services. “The …

It started with an unfinished list. “It’s from Zach’s hand,” Hunner Sandifer said. A sign from God. “There is everything I would find and how much it would be,” Hunner said. “Towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, food, non-perishable items, toiletries, just basic necessities.” These articles helped Zach Sandifer recover from his …

“Loving, caring, he had a fool about her,” Denise Spiller said. Denise Spiller is a proud mom. “He played football from 5 to 15 years old,” said Spiller. He is Austin, the son of Denise born in 1992 in Wisconsin. There, Denise raised Austin and her daughter before moving to …

Many people feel the effects of drug addiction or addiction. Whether it is their own fight or that of a loved one. “Nobody wakes up and says, I want to be addicted,” Julie Coleman said. Once you are there, it is almost impossible to get out. This is how Julie …

Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh released a statement on the heels that the prominent Lowcountry lawyer confessed his shooting earlier this month was part of an assisted suicide plot. Murdaugh has been in the national spotlight ever since he found the bodies of his wife Maggie and son Paul, both shot …

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) – Expired or even unwanted drugs could put people at risk for drug addiction. In western Maryland, Washington Goes Purple, which is an addiction prevention and awareness organization, went door-to-door alongside members of the Hagerstown Police and Fire Departments for their first march drug recovery since the …

After months of rumors, John Mulaney has confirmed that he and actress Olivia Munn are together – and that they are going to be parents. “In the spring I went to Los Angeles, met and started dating a wonderful woman named Olivia – Olivia Munn,” Mulaney, 39, said Tuesday night …

The new Imagine Dragons album cover features a man falling through space, gravity gently pulling him down. Inside is the sound of a man struggling with his own fall. Singer, songwriter and lyricist Dan Reynolds poured heartbreak, tragedy and his struggles with sobriety into the crude, confessional and searing “Mercury …

Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Mike Ellis The safe consumption site at the Sheldon Chumir Center in downtown Calgary on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /Postmedia Content of the article Drug addiction is a disease that continues to impact our communities. Opioid addiction, in particular, …

Conor Harris remembers the first time he tried cocaine. A promising young footballer from Kildare, in fifth grade and aged 17, Harris had attended his school’s sixth grade graduation ceremony. One of the older boys was on cocaine and, curious, decided to give it a try. “When I first did …

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – In a meeting on Monday, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender shared his proposal for Rapid City’s 2022 budget. The proposal resulted in increased spending in a few areas. One of them, public security. Where Mayor Allender is hoping to correct what he believes is a …

Reduce after a year of quarantine? Increased or excessive alcohol consumption during times of stress is not uncommon. If you’re looking to dry off, here’s what you need to know to drink less after the pandemic, and some warning signs to look out for when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, …

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole on Sunday proposed a “compassionate” plan to tackle the opioid crisis, seeing it as a national emergency to help those battling drug addiction. During a campaign stop at a drug addiction rehab center in New Westminster, B.C., O’Toole said 17 deaths of Canadians each day were …

As drug overdose deaths increase in Virginia and across the country, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, D-Henrico, introduced a bipartisan bill that would create permanent federal funding for addiction recovery programs. The legislation would require states to spend at least 10% of the money they receive from the federal block grant …

Philip Morris began selling tobacco products to the public in 1847, but, over 170 years later, the company read the tea leaves and saw that the future was “smoke-free”. It’s bad enough for his business (although he still makes around $ 28 billion a year), and his business has proven …

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) – Frontier Behavioral Health is a clinic specializing in the treatment and support of people with addiction and other forms of mental illness. “The ultimate goal of our service is basically to create new beginnings,” said case manager Jalyssa Gibson. “We are the basis for a new …

A multidisciplinary research team from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, studied how messages about a fresh start could improve public attitudes towards people with a criminal history. Knowing from previous research that the American perspective often associates drug addiction with a blotchy character, the UT team of researchers hypothesized that …

Blaming Westminster for Scotland’s drug death rate is partly justified, but the Scottish government needs to be more courageous and tackle the problem with the powers it already has, argues MP Kenny MacAskill. PIC: Creative Commons / Parus. It was a catastrophic mistake, but simply restoring or increasing budgets will …

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A new bar concept is hoping to gain momentum in the subway district of Omaha, a sober bar. “It’s new, it’s a new concept so people are like telling me more, a non-alcoholic bar?” Alexis Lawson said, the spirit behind the idea. Lawson is currently recovering …

LITTLE NEON’S AGATHA By Claire Luchette What calls a 20-year-old woman in the modern world to religious life? The Catholic Church’s corporate line has a simple answer: God. For Agatha, the titular heroine of Claire Luchette’s first subtle and resounding novel, “Agatha of Little Neon”, the answer is more complicated: …

Support is available: That was the underlying message of a workshop Thursday at Hand in Hand Support, a halfway house in Windsor for people struggling with substance abuse. Dozens of residents of the home gathered to discuss the trauma and stigma surrounding drug addiction. They also had the opportunity to …

The country’s three largest drug distributors have agreed to pay New York State up to $ 1.2 billion to settle an ongoing lawsuit accusing the companies of helping fuel widespread opioid addiction, as negotiators move closer to a broader national resolution of thousands of similar lawsuits. Distributors McKesson Corp., AmerisourceBergen …

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee., July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Today, CleanSlate Centers, a national provider of ambulatory outpatient drug addiction drugs serving ten states, announced that it has reached a historic milestone, having now treated more than 100,000 patients with opioid and drug addiction. alcohol, as well as disorders linked …

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A man from Cincinnati has almost finished his bike ride across America to raise awareness about drug addiction. The ride is not only a unique way of seeing the country and exercising for 64-year-old Scott Bowers, but it also has a purpose. Bowers raises funds for the …

A Van Wert organization sheds light on the serious drug epidemic that is occurring not only in Ohio but across the county. According to the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdoses killed more Ohio in 2020 than in the past 14 years. The nonprofit Families of Addicts, or FOA, works …

Michael Clarkson-Hendrix Students at Fredonia State University and Jamestown Community College stand ready to help in the labor shortage in the county’s addiction services. “Chautauqua County is experiencing a critical shortage of manpower in addiction services,” said Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, assistant professor at Fredonia State University, “And the Department of Sociocultural …

Drug overdose deaths in the United States hit an all-time high during last year’s pandemic, according to a report released on July 14 by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The jump from 72,000 deaths in 2019 to 93,000 in 2020 …

Sarah Phillips sends a message of hope to drug addicts as DART moves to the Lucas County Fair to distribute Narcan and train families in its use. TOLEDO, Ohio – A mother from southern Toledo and the Drug Abuse Response Team join forces to help you or your loved ones …

Christine Wingate’s son died of a carfentanil overdose in 2018 and since that day she has dedicated her life to dealing with the opioid crisis which she considers a national public health emergency. “I don’t want another family to go through the heartbreak we’ve been through,” said Wingate, whose 29-year-old …

Program focused on the development and delivery of new treatments for substance abuse and behavioral addictions Toronto, Ontario – (Newsfile Corp. – July 14, 2021) – Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (Awakn), a biotechnology company with clinical operations developing and supplying psychedelic drugs to better treat addiction, has announced …

MIDLAND, TX (KOSA) – The Springboard Center in Midland is launching a new campaign aimed at West Texas families struggling with the impact of addiction on their relationships. The association has already launched SMS campaigns on themes such as “Promise” and “Hope”, but it is now “Family”. The Family / …

From the steps of the Capitol, many supporters watched Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley speak about the problems facing the state. SACRAMENTO, Calif .– California Republican Assembly Member Kevin Kiley has embarked on the Capitol Hill campaign to claim he is the one for the job as he races to the …

On June 23, President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive strategy to ensure public safety. To implement his strategy, the president proposed making available federal law enforcement officials to work with local law enforcement agencies to target violent criminals and “keep guns out of the wrong hands.” “. Additionally, to tackle …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In Midtown Memphis, a nonprofit is helping men get their lives back on track, one cup of coffee at a time. Adult and Teen Challenge of Memphis recently opened a patio space for the Cozy Café, a small Midtown café. “We just opened this cafe in partnership …

the Jazz Age Lawn Party, which usually takes place twice a summer on Governor’s Island, New York, has become a delicious tradition. Typically, it features live music, social dancing, dance performances, and plenty of elegant 1920s-style dresses and costumes for two weekends in June and August. This year, it has …

Ed Mahon / Spotlight PA Ed Mahon comes to PA Post’s Spotlight PA, where he has covered politics and state politics, has produced radio articles that have aired on public media stations statewide and in newspapers NPR Nationals, and co-wrote a weekday newsletter. Prior to joining PA Post, Ed worked …

Dr Scott E. Hadland Friday, a star American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, was banned from participating in its flagship Olympic event, the women’s 100 meters. His offense? Test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Although Richardson’s drug test was obtained in Oregon, where Olympic trials were held and where …

Brian Simms resigned his post as Franklin County Assistant District Attorney a week after Westerville Police arrested him on charges of domestic violence and assault. Simms, 59, handed in her resignation letter on Friday, Janet Grubb, first deputy prosecutor, who oversees the office’s criminal division, told The Dispatch. On June …

LISBON – A man from Ravenna pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges related to a car crash in 2018 that killed a 71-year-old woman from Salem and injured several members of her family while under the influence of drugs. He was immediately sentenced to eight years in prison by Common …

CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) – A 16-year prison sentence was handed down Wednesday against a northwest Indiana man who pleaded guilty to two counts of dependent negligence resulting in grievous bodily harm in the drowning of her two sons. Levi Patillo, 4, and Evan Patillo, 2, did not respond when …

Drug addicts infected with HIV or hepatitis C find it difficult to rehabilitate in Sangrur because drug rehab centers push them back due to these illnesses. Four of those people who, with the help of a local NGO, reached the Sangrur Red Cross drug rehab center on Tuesday were denied …

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Capital Rebirth hosted its 2nd annual Stop the Violence and Drug Abuse Festival at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg It was time to spread a message of peace and celebrate with free food and music. The main attraction was entertainment, but more importantly there were community resources …

The coronavirus pandemic has put many lives on hold for more than a year, but the Butler County Health Commissioner said she sees a silver lining that could save people from another crisis – the latter involving a drug overdose and intervention. In 2020, the Ohio emergency department recorded more …

For founders and investors of startups focused on addiction recovery, their attraction to space often begins with a personal story. Subscribe to Daily Crunchbase Stephen hays, a mental health-focused venture capitalist, attributes his motivation to find and fund new treatment approaches in part to his own struggles with alcoholism. Years …

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB / KRBC) – A man from Abilene who says his drug addiction cost him everything and managed to get his life back on track says The Rise Discipleship Men’s Home helped him turn it all around. The Rise Discipleship Men’s Home celebrated the life change and growth …

OGDEN – Weber County officials have hired a contractor to investigate the possibility of expanding the county jailmedical and mental health facilities. The end result could be a proposed expansion of the facility, similar to the $ 8.7 million expansion of the Davis County Jail that began last February to …

JANESVILLE — Jeremey Duncan is ill, but the writing heals. Thirty years of addiction, mostly on heroin and cocaine, led Beloit, 43, to Rock County Jail. “They told me once in treatment that I was addicted to ‘more’,” he said. “No matter what it is, I just wanted a little …

Physician Assistant Sarah Martin sits at the front desk of Ideal Option, a drug-assisted addiction treatment clinic in Juneau. (Kavitha George / KTOO) Doctors in Alaska have obtained temporary state permission to use telehealth to prescribe a controlled, but life-saving drug used to treat opioid addiction. State officials say they …

MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – Addiction is a problem that many families face. A local pastor from Mobile shares his experience with what he describes as a synthetic drug epidemic in his community. I spoke with Dominic Grant from Walk By Faith Christian Ministries in Mobile on Texas Street. He says …

CHICAGO (WLS) – Dr Constants Adams saw his mother running a home for women battling HIV and drug addiction in the early 1990s in Detroit. This prompted her to become a doctor. “She created a place where she could serve a community in need that was pretty much ignored by …

DOWNTOWN, Minn .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies has launched a new Hope scholarship for 2021, for Black, Indigenous and Colored (BIPOC) students pursuing a Masters in Substance Use Disorders and School Mental Health Counseling. The Hope Scholarship is available for the fall …

Last week, more than a third of state prison doctors signed a petition opposing a correctional service policy on Suboxone, a drug commonly used to treat opioid use disorders. The 138 doctors said that while they support the authorization of drugs for opioid use disorders in incarcerated people, they are …

Middle ground Protesters who came out on Wednesday came out for different reasons, but eventually found common ground. As activists from ACT UP and Philadelphia Housing Action came to oppose the planned sweep, local residents urged homeless people to go to shelters and seek drug treatment. “You cannot leave your …