For a year, health experts have warned of the upsurge in drug overdoses. Data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the numbers are on the rise in 2020, and a new report shows just how true that is and how serious the situation is. In the …
Read More »Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender makes room for RCPD’s role in helping homeless people in 2022 budget plan
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 …
Read More »Fall Semester – A Time for Parents to Discuss the Risks of Drinking Alcohol in College
BETHESDA, MD., August 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – As students arrive on campus this fall, it’s usually a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately for many, it is also a time of harmful and minor alcohol use and dealing with …
Read More »Take steps to reverse an alcohol habit during a pandemic
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, …
Read More »Noah Syndergaard set to start minor league rehab this week
LOS ANGELES – Noah Syndergaard is expected to start a minor league rehab mission this week, said two people familiar with the process, a notable step forward in his return from a nearly two-year absence from pitching in a game that account. His next stop will likely be another live …
Read More »DeWine: Advancing Appalachia Ohio | Chroniclers
In Ohio, we’re making high-speed internet access a priority. Projects across the region received POWER funding from the Appalachian Region Commission (ARC), and in 2020, Ohio projects totaled $ 2.68 million in awards. Through the Office of BroadbandOhio, we take a local and collaborative approach, engaging local leaders and industry …
Read More »Troy Omeire begins rehab, deadline unknown
The debut of the great receiver Troy Omeire could be delayed once again. Omeire appeared to twist his knee on Wednesday, forcing him to miss the Longhorns’ final scrum on Saturday. The freshman in the red shirt missed all of last season after suffering an ACL tear during a preseason …
Read More »Treating addiction as a health problem, not a criminal one, says O’Toole in plan to tackle the opioid crisis
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 …
Read More »The epidemic in the coronavirus pandemic
ORLANDO, Florida – Health officials say the coronavirus pandemic has created the biggest mental health, drug addiction and overdose crisis in U.S. history. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were nearly 94,000 overdose deaths across the country in 2020, including more than 7,500 in Florida, an …
Read More »Men ignore their sanity. But taking care of yourself is not optional.
When I was about 9 years old, I lost my maternal grandfather. Eddie Powell was a Korean War veteran and single dad during a time when black single fathers were real unicorns. He was the strong, stoic type of straight man typical of his generation. Men who have been socialized …
Read More »After Close-Up View of Rehab, Sale’s College Coach Wasn’t About to Miss a Special Day at Fenway | National sports
As Chris Sale warmed up in the Fenway Park reliever pen last Saturday, Dave Tollett leaned over the railing and watched what looked like millions of butterflies float in his chest. “I’ve coached over 1,000 games and I think this game was more nervous – and I had no control …
Read More »No lager, no sunset: could you have a sober vacation? | To travel
A A few years ago, before a two week vacation in the Algarve, I decided not to drink. I thought it would be difficult. There would be no more vinho verde to baste a sea bream grilled over charcoal. It would be adeus to the Sagres frozen lager that pairs …
Read More »Beer may be a better post-workout drink than we previously thought
Study: Beer may be a better post-workout drink than we previously thought A new study reveals some potential benefits of reducing an iced low-ABV infusion after endurance sports. Update: 3:57 p.m. CDT August 20, 2021 Related video above: Is ‘beer yoga’ the next big thing? Did you have an awesome …
Read More »Greg Zuerlein progresses towards opening Cowboys to rehab after back surgery
Kicker Greg Zuerlein is progressing well in his recovery from back-surgery of the offseason and is set to be ready for the opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to the Cowboys special teams coach of Dallas, John Fassel. âI think the timing is going to be perfect,â Fassel said, …
Read More »Federal law would require states to fund drug addiction recovery programs
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 …
Read More »Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission seeks to suspend Soaky Mountain alcohol license
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WVLT) – Officials at the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission have begun the process to suspend Soaky Mountain Waterpark’s liquor license, according to TABC reports obtained by WVLT News. The move comes after several reported incidents involving heavily intoxicated park visitors, including one that ended in a shooting. Sevierville …
Read More »Sexually assaulted drug rehab inmates at Doon; director, director arrested
Inmates at a private drug rehabilitation center here were reportedly sexually assaulted and raped by its manager and subjected to inhuman treatment when they resisted. The director and the director of the facility were arrested in connection with the case, police said. The case came to light when four detox …
Read More »Philip Morris’ biopharmacy addiction escalates, as its’ Beyond Nicotine ‘platform sees it seize heart attack biotechnology OtiTopic
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 âsmoke-freeâ. It’s bad enough for his business (although he still makes around $ 28 billion a year), and his business has proven …
Read More »Kit Harington talks about alcoholism and depression
The iron Throne star Kit Harington opened up about her struggle with mental health and alcoholism in an interview with Sunday Times. “Things that have happened to me since Thrones completed, and which were occurring during Thrones, were quite traumatic in nature and included alcohol, âsaid Harington, who has been …
Read More »Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse hosts Madden Playstation Tournament for young people
BRYAN, Texas – The Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse today hosted a Madden 21 tournament for Brazos County youth, but when it comes to these players, c is more than a game. BVCASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of drug addiction. It …
Read More »Beginning of a $ 40 million rehabilitation project at Pontiac Carriage Circle apartments
PONTIAC, Michigan (FOX 2) – One glance and you can see it’s time for Carriage Circle Apartments to get some much needed TLC. âIt needs a lot of improvement,â said Linda Rice, a resident. Carriage Circle Apartments in Pontiac to Secure $ 40 Million Rehabilitation Project The Pontiac Housing Commission …
Read More »Mental health and addiction clinic helps less fortunate children with backpack program
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. âThe ultimate goal of our service is basically to create new beginnings,â said case manager Jalyssa Gibson. âWe are the basis for a new …
Read More »Upcoming Healthy Week: August 9, 2021
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Read More »Cutting Down On Alcoholic Drinks May Help Your Health, UMMC Experts Say
JACKSON, Mississippi (WJTV) – Doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson have said drinking less can improve physical and mental health. They said the COVID-19 quarantines may have led to drinking an extra glass of wine or having one more cocktail after 5 p.m. Changing this …
Read More »Chris Sale Worcester Red Sox WooSox rehab launches Boston Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
MOOSIC, Pa .– Yes, Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale was on the WooSox bus for his 4 p.m. departure Monday from Polar Park. And, he will return to Worcester with the team after Sunday’s series final against the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field. Was it fun? Absoutely. Is …
Read More »Researchers and bread company team up to improve attitudes towards ex-offenders
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 …
Read More »New grant will help UO professor study US and European economies
A UO political science professor has won a $ 1.4 million grant to study the various ways in which political decisions affect the single-market economic systems of the United States and the European Union. Craig Parsons will use the grant to fill research gaps in studies of the world’s largest …
Read More »Hackney receives £ 1million to fight drug addiction effects
Hackney’s health boss, Cllr Chris Kennedy, has welcomed the increased funding. Photography: Hackney’s Advice Hackney Council is set to spend £ 1million to tackle the effects of substance abuse, thanks to a government program aimed at reducing the number of drug-related deaths in the UK. The district is one of …
Read More »Michelle Heaton ‘Motivated’ By Denise Welch During Drug Rehab For Alcohol Addiction
Michelle Heaton thanked Denise Welch for the “motivation” she provided while in rehab for her alcohol addiction. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Gateshead-born singer Michelle, 42, had visited the Priory to sources claiming she had struggled with the lockdown and a number of health issues and that she …
Read More »SNP Must Show Courage To Tackle Drug-Related Deaths With The Powers It Has – Kenny MacAskill
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 …
Read More »Former CNRP officials “likely” to seek political detoxification ahead of elections
Former opposition figure Kong Korm predicted that a third of the 118 politicians banned from the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) dissolved by the Supreme Court would seek political rehabilitation ahead of the next municipal and national elections in 2022 and 2023 , respectively. Korm – former acting chairman of …
Read More »Lynchburg healthcare workers are helping people cope with the emotional toll of the pandemic
LYNCHBURG, Virginia. – Nanci Dodson is a community health worker with Horizon Behavioral Health and is part of a team that goes door-to-door in Lynchburg, reaching out to underserved communities during the pandemic. “We can all say how tough the year has been, but I think for some people in …
Read More »Detect a change in the path of the disease with synthetic molecules
fibrotic diseases such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) – caused by inflammation of the liver from a build-up of fat – currently have no non-invasive method of monitoring response to treatment. In order to solve this problem, Glympse Bio has developed activity-based biosensors designed to detect the first signs of disease, …
Read More »Omaha’s new Detox Sober Lounge will deliver an alcohol-free bar experience
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 …
Read More »My alcoholism journey in search of new air to breathe
Critter Fuqua is a writer and musician living in Nashville. He is a recovered alcoholic and passionate about helping people with drug addiction. I could go into the details of my alcoholism story, but I won’t. I’ll give you the gist of it, but in the end, I believe all …
Read More »‘Hope Squad’ Takes on Mental Health in First Responder Community – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on EMS and other first responders, many of whom have already faced so much trauma in their industry. That’s what a recent survey released by the state’s Department of Health Services said. A survey of approximately 1,467 people by Project HEROES (Houston Emergency …
Read More »Applications are open for the Manatee County Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla .– Manatee County is accepting applications for its home repair and rehabilitation program by August 20. Entries will be placed in a random group that will be drawn on August 31 in the order in which they are served under the Housing Rehabilitation / Replacement Program. 20% …
Read More »Four nuns and a halfway house for the recovery of drug addicts
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: …
Read More »Cares Corner: Wagoner Community Hospital Receives RCORP Grant to Investigate Substance Use and Prevention | New
Of the nearly 200 responses received for children under the age of 18, 80% responded that they wanted more prevention information to be available in Wagoner County, Salichs said. Almost 60% of those surveyed said they got information about substance use and prevention from Google, YouTube and movies; and 33% …
Read More »Invest in the world of low or no alcoholic beverages
For many people, much of 2020 until at least part of 2021 has been a time of unusually high stress levels and unique work dynamics. That is, if you were one of the lucky ones to keep your job. For many of us, including the team at Tematica Research, this …
Read More »She’s Not Your Rehab: How Matt and Sarah Brown Turned Pain into Love and Healing
Matt Brown (35) is the owner of My Father’s Barber in Christchurch. He co-wrote a book, She ain’t your rehab, with his wife Sarah (38), a creative producer. The couple organize monthly men’s groups at their barbershop and partner with the Department of Social Development to help barbers create a …
Read More »Help is here: Windsor Halfway House Helps People With Addiction Faucet Services
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 …
Read More »Children endangered by the online sale and home delivery of alcoholic products
The Alcohol Research and Education Foundation (FARE) and Berry Street are calling on governments to protect families and children from the harms of selling and delivering alcohol online. A new report from FARE has revealed that children are at risk because alcohol retailers in Australia are not required to verify …
Read More »Red Sox ace Chris Sale dominates start of minor-league rehab for Double-A Portland
The Harrisburg Senators and Portland Sea Dogs faced off in Double-A action on Tuesday night and there was a bit more attention due to the presence of a slender southpaw taking the mound for the Sea Dogs. It would be Red Sox ace Chris Sale, who keeps coming back from …
Read More »New York hits $ 1.2 billion settlement between drug distributors over opioid epidemic
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 …
Read More »Personal care | MUSK | Charleston, South Carolina
Contents Additional self-care resources: introduction College life is a period during which individuals are mostly exposed to stress and lack of time, which hinders the adoption of healthy practices (1). Various studies using self-report measures consistently show that American medical students often pay insufficient attention to self-care (2). It is …
Read More »Analysis: Top Brewers Toast To Relaxing Pandemic Restrictions With Alcohol-Free Beer
The pandemic hits sales of alcohol-free beers The best brewers are betting on zero alcohol to regain market share Heineken and AB InBev say they have broken the taste barrier BRUSSELS / NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – While many drinkers may celebrate the easing of pandemic restrictions with a …
Read More »Ivy Rehab Network opens five new physiotherapy clinics
WHITE PLAINS, NY, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Ivy Rehab (Ivy) Network continues to rapidly expand its market presence, opening five new physiotherapy clinics in the past month. Ivy, a national leader in ambulatory musculoskeletal rehabilitation services and pediatric and ABA therapy, makes ease of access to …
Read More »CleanSlate, National Opioid Addiction Care Provider Serving Ten States, Reaches Historic Milestone: Treats Over 100,000 Patients | state
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 …
Read More »Where Consumers Buy Alcoholic Beverages, Global Briefing 2021: Impact of COVID-19, Channel Changes, In-Store Channels, Out-of-Store Channels, on Commerce, Future Developments – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The “Where consumers buy alcoholic beverages” report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global briefing Where Consumers Buy Alcoholic Beverages provides an overview of the size and shape of the alcoholic beverages market in both non-commerce and retail, it highlights trending topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends …
Read More »Connecticut campuses will face legal drugs
Connecticut is the 21st state to legalize marijuana. The law came into effect on July 1, and legal sales could begin as early as May 2022. The legalization of marijuana in Connecticut presents many challenges for college and university administrators. Excessive use of marijuana can lead to the same problems …
Read More »Sox clear Luis Robert to begin rehab stint on Wednesday with Class A Winston-Salem
Luis Robert has come a long way since he tore his right hip flexor running to first base in a May 2 loss to the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field. Soon after hitting the ground in pain and being helped to return to the White Sox clubhouse, Robert began to …
Read More »Cincinnati man rides his bike across America to raise awareness about drug addiction
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 …
Read More »Words Matter: Language May Reduce Mental Health and Addiction Stigma, NIH Executives Says
Media advisory Monday July 19, 2021 What From a perspective published in Neuropsychopharmacology, leaders from the National Institutes of Health discuss how using appropriate language to describe mental illness and addiction can help reduce stigma and improve the way people with these conditions are treated in institutions. health and in …
Read More »New plan unveiled to tackle crime and drugs in Nottingham
The Nottingham partners unveiled their new four-year plan to tackle issues such as crime, SBAs, drug addiction and recidivism. The Nottingham Crime and Drugs Partnership (CDP) has set out its new plan to tackle the issues that matter most to Nottingham residents. With a focus on areas such as: Anti-social …
Read More »Couple face years of drug rehab after gas explosion at Gold Coast cafe
The owner of an ill-fated cafe in Robina will need years of rehabilitation and skin transplants, and is still fighting for life in a contrived coma, according to his brother. Key points: Owners of a soon-to-open cafe were badly burned when a gas cylinder exploded on Friday Jess Horsley suffered …
Read More »Families of Addicts Hosts First Annual “Rally 4 Recovery” | Van Wert County
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 …
Read More »Alcohol deaths in England increased by 20% in 2020
During the pandemic, sales of alcohol in supermarkets increased – as did deaths from alcoholic illnesses. / Gary Parkinson During the pandemic, sales of alcohol in supermarkets increased – as did deaths from alcoholic illnesses. / Gary Parkinson The number of people in England dying from alcoholic diseases increased by …
Read More »Don’t be cruel: Wyo can afford to treat the mentally ill | Notice
The Wyoming legislature’s puzzling cuts to mental health and addiction treatment budgets will hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable residents – and increase costs to the state – for years to come. Access to behavioral health assistance was already scarce in Wyoming. Then, the pandemic intensified the needs while …
Read More »AC Grad Brett Kennedy Begins Rehabilitation Mission for Padres: Local Minor League Update | Professional
In 32 career minor league games, he was 3-15 with a 5.17 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 118 innings / ³. The Barnegat resident was drafted with the 12th pick overall by the Red Sox in 2016. LT Struble (Hammonton), 25, has played for three teams in the New York …
Read More »SUNY Fredonia Faculty Member Receives Sub-Grant for Student Addiction Services Program | News, Sports, Jobs
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, âAnd the Department of Sociocultural …
Read More »During pandemic, hospitals see increase in alcohol-related liver disease
Just months after the start of the pandemic, Kelly White, a 52-year-old mother of three, found herself extremely nauseous and unable to handle alcohol. White, from Chicago, had been fired when the country went on lockdown, and she found herself at home doing nothing. Having struggled with alcohol in the …
Read More »Communities fight methamphetamine outside the spotlight of the opioid crisis
The increase in methamphetamine use in western North Carolina affects the âmisery index,â even though the death rate is lower than that of opioids. through Christian Green for Carolina Public Press, July 13, 2021 As the opioid crisis hit many rural areas in the state, the proliferation of methamphetamine struggling …
Read More »Matt Duffy ‘Feels Good’, David Bote Begins Rehab Mission – NBC Chicago
Duffy and Bote take action to return to the Cubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago As the Bear cubs Kicking off their post-All-Star break schedule on Friday, a pair of sidelined infielders continue to advance in their recoveries. David Bote begins a rehab mission with Triple-A Iowa this weekend, …
Read More »IDOT provides update on Memorial Bridge rehabilitation project
QUINCY (WFEM) – Engineers at IDOT say that about three months after the start of the $ 7.25 million Memorial Bridge rehabilitation project, they are making good progress. “Right now the teams are focused on removing the wearing surface of the bridge, the plan is to install a new one …
Read More »Addiction Recovery Programs Advance | Local News
Drug overdoses in Tennessee increased in the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020. Agencies providing drug treatment are moving forward with recovery programs, members of the Greene County Anti-Drug Coalition said Thursday. More than 20 members of the coalition met in person for the first time in more than 16 months …
Read More »Overdose deaths in the United States hit an all-time high in 2020
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 …
Read More »Toledo mother tells a story of drug addiction
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 …
Read More »As opioid crisis accelerates, Senators Markey and Braun reintroduce bipartisan legislation to improve prescriber education and demand warning label on opioid addictive drugs
Over 93000 Americans died of overdoses in 2020, highest number on record Opioid-related overdose deaths increased from 50,963 in 2019 to 69,710 in 2020 Washington (July 15, 2021) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) And Mike Braun (R-Ind.) Reintroduced two laws to help fight the opioid epidemic by improving …
Read More »Patient volunteers help others at Frazier Rehabilitation Clinic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jerry Giancola’s smile is medicinal. The longtime volunteer of the Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville is known for his warm welcome to patients and visitors. What would you like to know Jerry Giancola is one of Frazier Rehab’s favorite volunteers in Louisville Jerry has a rare condition …
Read More »Alcoholic drinks will be served in the main thoroughfare of Devonshire Shopping Center for the first time in 20 years
WINDSOR, ONT. – Turbo espresso bar will be the first new LCBO licensee in the main thoroughfare of Devonshire Shopping Center to offer alcoholic beverages in more than 20 years. The business will serve paninis, Italian ice cream and local wine, beer and spirits to shoppers with its new location …
Read More »The global alcoholic beverages market is expected to grow by L 23.13 billion during the period 2021-2025, growing at a CAGR of nearly 2% during the forecast period.
Global Alcoholic Beverages Market 2021-2025 Analyst is monitoring the alcoholic beverages market and it is poised to grow by L 23.13 billion during 2021-2025, growing at a CAGR of nearly 2% during of the forecast period. New York, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the …
Read More »Ahead of federal election, group wants opioid crisis to be a priority
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 …
Read More »Singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo helps musicians struggling with mental health and addiction issues
Texan singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo has been thrilling audiences for decades with his music. Last week, Escovedo, Lucinda Williams and the band Wilco were announced as the 2021 inductees at the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. In addition to being an interpreter, Escovedo is also the co-founder of the SIMS …
Read More »Awakn Life Sciences Launches Research Program to Further Develop Ketamine-Assisted Therapies for Addiction Treatment
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 …
Read More »Baking Brownies, Getting Stronger in a New Rehabilitation Center | Health
Anne Marie Resor’s summer did not start as she imagined. She was on a horseback ride a few weeks ago on her family’s Snake River Ranch, on her way to see an eagle’s nest on the property. Resor has been riding horses for years, even though “it’s not like I …
Read More »Kashmir: protracted conflict pushes young people into heroin addiction | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
Jibran Ahmad, 17, from Indian-administered Kashmir, led a normal life until two years ago when his friends first offered him heroin. Ahmad (name changed), had been a promising student before developing addiction, which destroyed his life and that of his family. Ahmad, whose family is from the village of Damhalhanjipora …
Read More »Scooter Braun separates from wife Yael Cohen and withdraws “intense” upstream: report
Music mogul Scooter Braun has separated from his wife of seven years, Yael Cohen Braun, according to a report citing sources. Braun discovered pop sensation Justin Beiber from a YouTube video, but more recently he’s been in the headlines of his public feud with Taylor Swift. Page Six reports that …
Read More »Springboard Center helps West Texans fight addiction
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 / …
Read More »Artist works on opening of Grand Rapids’ first LGBTQ dry bar
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A local artist and performer is working to bring to Grand Rapids what is believed to be the first dry bar and nightclub for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer. Bux Dhyne, the person behind the effort, says the bar will be called Joule’s Molly …
Read More »Prominent lawyer takes action to represent Britney Spears
A prominent Hollywood lawyer has had discussions in recent days with Britney Spears to represent her in her guardianship battle, and he plans to attend a hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday to begin the process of taking office for his lawyer, according to a person knowledgeable on the matter. …
Read More »Alex Bregman’s rehab stint in the minor leagues could begin in his hometown of Albuquerque
Chandler Rome, Personal editor July 11, 2021Update: July 11, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) participates in batting practice ahead of an MLB game against the New York Yankeesat Minute Maid Park on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Houston.Godofredo A. Vásquez / Personal photographer Alex …
Read More »Kevin Kiley begins campaign to replace Newsom
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 …
Read More »JOURNAL EDITORIAL (SUNBURY): New Laws Boost Support for Addiction Recovery | Editorials
Two important bills drafted by the state to help those recovering from drug addiction problems and their families received unanimous approval in the State House and Senate and were enacted by Governor Tom Wolf. One of these new laws, introduced by state officials Eric R. Nelson, Westmoreland County R-57, and …
Read More »Celtic Club rebellion leads to libel battle
Former Celtic Club president Brian Shanahan is suing for libel. The lengthy post, reproduced in court documents, began by stating that Mr Shanahan was a ‘failing advisor’ who had been overlooked for other jobs in his career due to alcoholism and overspending. The post also claimed Mr Shanahan had no …
Read More »Angels vs Seattle Mariners: live updates, news, odds, score
Mike Trout pursues his recovery as angels weigh options for his rehabilitation mission Mike Trout Continues Right Calf Rehab (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Angels manager Joe Maddon said on Friday that all-star center fielder Mike Trout’s recovery from calf strain went well and the team would assess options …
Read More »Guest column: A comprehensive approach to crime | Notice
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 …
Read More »Hispanics and Latinos face mental illness issues
HOUSTON – People with mental illness in Hispanic and Latino communities face difficulties in obtaining help, including a language barrier, lack of health insurance, fear of immigration status, or a cultural belief that mental illness is a weakness. âWe’re just busy, on the go, on the go, and sometimes we …
Read More »Conclusion of an agreement for a new residential rehabilitation in the former Sault Star building
In an effort to secure a 20-bed residential rehab facility in the old Sault Star building, city council is expected to approve zoning changes at 145 Old Garden River Rd. Place next week. Advisors will be invited on Monday to redesign the property, held by DiTommaso Investments Inc., from industrial …
Read More »Garbage tires and booze bingo: Ohio’s most obscure budget items
The new state budget allocates billions of dollars to necessary utilities, but you have to turn to page 1,326 to find the part on buying take-out cocktails. The new state budget allocates billions of dollars to necessary utilities, but you have to turn to page 1,326 to find the part …
Read More »Adult & Teen Challenge of Memphis Cozy Café Helps Addicts Recover
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. âWe just opened this cafe in partnership …
Read More »DBPR to issue 62 additional alcoholic beverage licenses | New
IN THE STATE – The Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Division of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has released the results of its public draw for the alcoholic beverage quota licenses available from the period of entry 2020. For the 2020 entry period, 23,655 entries were deemed …
Read More »Bishop Deeley to present the Matthew 25 Award to Saco on July 25
CESO – Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Deeley will present a Matthew 25 Award and accompanying grant to Good Shepherd Parish during a 10:30 a.m. mass at Most Holy Trinity Church, located at 271 Main Street in Saco, Sunday July 25. are welcome. Presented by the Parish Social Ministry program of …
Read More »Two long-time nursing assistants honored at Traditions Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lithonia – On Common Ground
Testfg ads Pictured left to right: Virginia Shepard, Interim administrator Soukhy Clark and Marie Warrington. L / D: Tiameka Hudson-Collins, Latridra Roberts, Virginia Shepard, Yolanda Colbert, Marie Warrington and Desiree Roberson. STONECREST, GA – Traditions Health & Rehabilitation Center, 2816 Evans Mill Road, recently celebrated two longtime certified nursing assistants …
Read More »What the fight against COVID and the fight against drug addiction have in common
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 …
Read More »How many second chances does Josh Gordon deserve?
How many times should the NFL forgive Josh Gordon? He hopes he can do it in biblical proportions. The struggling former All-Pro wide receiver recently asked the NFL to reinstate him after his sixth suspension, including five for some form of drug abuse violation. He was last suspended for violating …
Read More »Growing awareness and RTD cocktail format at the origin of the “alcohol-free” movement in Asia – Lyre’s
Whereas previously the âdry moveâ was often limited to dry January alone, such events are now on the increase and appear to be increasingly adopted by Asian consumers. âBack then, dry January was just a one-month initiative, but now we have more trends like moderate March. Dry July and above, …
Read More »FredNats Notes: Romero and Cluff Arrive for Rehab Missions | Fredericksburg Nationals
The Fredericksburg Nationals roster underwent a major overhaul on Tuesday. Left-handed pitcher Seth Romero and infielder Jackson Cluff have joined the FredNats in rehabilitation. Meanwhile, wide receiver Allan BerrÃos was promoted to Double-A Harrisburg; wide receiver Mason Doolittle has joined the FredNats roster and infielder Leandro Emiliani has been sent …
Read More »Lawmakers renew call for tighter oversight of drug treatment as two indicted PA providers
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 …
Read More »Stevens Point Company aims to create an inclusive cocktail environment
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) – The number of songs about hot summer weather with a cold drink in hand is seemingly endless. A Stevens Point company aims to ensure cold drinks are included, no matter if there’s alcohol in them. Drinks hold a symbolic place in American culture, especially Wisconsin. …
Read More »Echoes of pandemic isolation continue to impact Connecticut addiction crisis
In June, Connecticut DPH reported that the number of overdoses in the first three months of 2021 was higher than the same period in 2019-2020. NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut – * Editor’s Note: The above video aired on November 18, 2020 * Post-pandemic isolation continues to be a setback for Connecticut …
Read More »Kombucha with a bite: Paly grad start-up Jiant capitalizes on alcoholic beer craze | New
True to his roots in Palo Alto, Aaron Telch says that Jiant, the beverage company he co-founded, has “a garage story, except it was in the kitchen.” Telch, a Palo Alto high school graduate, began developing Jiant’s flagship product – alcoholic or “tough,” kombucha – four years ago in the …
Read More »Let Sha’Carri Richardson run. Stop testing for cannabis
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 …
Read More »The police response to the mentally ill is under surveillance. Denver may offer a way forward.
DENVER – Calls come to 911 every day: A homeless man stands outside a liquor store, yelling and acting aggressively. A woman has a mental health crisis and says she cannot feel her body or her face. A man who was escorted by police 90 minutes ago returned and exposed …
Read More »Southern’s Shoemaker Transfers to PSU, Talks About Tommy John Rehab
July 3 – Zac Shoemaker has been an accomplished weekend starter for Missouri Southern since 2018. But in 2022, Shoemaker will face the Lions. On Thursday night, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound southpaw announced via Twitter that he would be relocated to MIAA rival Pittsburg state to complete his varsity and college …
Read More »DrivSim Lab professors present original research at the Alcoholism Research Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Professors of the DrivSim Lab, Drs. Barbara Banz and Federico Vaca presented their original research at the Joint Conference of the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Research on Alcoholism (RSA) with the Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA) . Dr Babara Banz …
Read More »Sean Manaea, Lou Trivino Receive Monthly MLB Awards; Piscotty Heads for Rehabilitation Mission – Chico Enterprise-Record
OAKLAND – The Oakland A’s went 17-9 in June and two players received monthly honors for helping the team get there. Major League Baseball has named Sean Manaea the American League Pitcher of the Month for June and Lou Trivino has been named the American League Pitcher of the Month. …
Read More »Mental health issues prevail even with state reopening – The Durango Herald
Pandemic to blame for increased depression and anxiety, health professional says Emily Epstein, nurse practitioner at San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health. Epstein said the pandemic has caused an increase in mental health problems. San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health FARMINGTON – Despite the state reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, medical …
Read More »Franklin County Assistant District Attorney Resigns Week After Arrest
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 …
Read More »Flying Dog Brewery Launches Alcohol-Free IPA Called Deepfake
Cocktails without spirits are slowly making their way into the mainstream. But when it comes to non-alcoholic beer, local options are scarce. Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog, is looking to change that with the launch of an alcohol-free IPA called Deepfake. “Just like Tom Cruise’s TikTok rants, our NA beer …
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