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You may not think America's opioid epidemic is affecting you directly, but the truth is you're wrong. Even if no one in your inner circle is facing a painkiller dependency (which is becoming more and more rare), you are beginning to feel its effects in...
It's easy to get skeptical when you see the words "alcoholism" and "cure" in the same sentence. But scientists are continuing to pursue new ways to curb people's drinking habits and are now putting a lot of faith in stem cell therapy research. According to...
America's addiction crisis got some positive news this week after federal officials revealed that they are working to get non-opioid painkillers onto the market in the very near future. As we all know, these prescribed drugs have been wreaking havoc and leading to tens of...
This March, Forbes Magazine offered a different twist to the stories emerging about Women's History Month. Their focus was on addiction and how it can just as easily happen to a woman as it can to a man. More interestingly, the famed outlet delved into some of the...
We have always known that addiction can be extremely dangerous for women who are pregnant. But now, some new statistics have been released that hammer home that fact even more. Tying these issues into today's devastating opioid crisis, the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center revealed that newborns...
Nobody likes to hear bad news, but sometimes it's important because it can offer a reality check and alert people to a legitimate problem. Now we all know that the opioid crisis is a serious national concern and, unfortunately, statistics released this month revealed that...
Like all of us, you've probably heard that alcohol can destroy brain cells and do long-term permanent damage to the body. But now, there is scientific evidence that takes those findings even further. According to new research, people who drink heavily throughout their lifetime have...
1.6 million people. That's the amount of lives that could be lost to drug and alcohol abuse between now and 2025. U.S News and World Report published these startling facts last month, projecting the amount of addiction-related deaths to rise by 60 percent in the next decade. Suicide...
For decades, cocaine addiction has ravaged lives across the U.S. And though recovery treatment has helped make a dent in the amount of usage over the years, scientists have never given up on the notion of finding a "miracle cure." Well this past week, news...
For most of last year, we reported on the enormous amount of emergency room visits linked to opioid overdoses. And while those stories rightfully dominated the headlines, there was another startling fact that seemed to slip under the radar. 2017 also saw an incredible surge...
In the past few decades, we've seen a significant drop in cigarette use thanks (in part) to a change in public opinion and higher carton prices. Now that same logic may be applied to alcohol, with government officials discussing raising the price of booze nationwide. Interestingly...
Leave it to Forbes to produce yet another in-depth addiction study. You might not think of the money mag as a destination for informative drug and alcohol articles, but they continue to put out thoughtful content that explores areas of dependency others have yet to touch. This...
On the surface, it seems like the concept of retirement would be extremely uplifting. And, for the most part it is. The idea of not having a 9 to 5 job, being able to travel and, most importantly, opening your schedule to endless free time....
We've all heard the term "gateway drug" before. Often times it is associated with things like marijuana or even cigarettes. The meaning, of course, correlates to the entryway into addiction and how one "less harmful" substance can quickly lead the way into dangerous narcotics. Well...
Watching a marriage come apart can be absolutely devastating. And according to some recent research from Forbes Magazine, it can also drive people to abuse alcohol. Their lengthy article highlights compelling stats from The American Journal of Psychiatry, which show recent divorcees tend to binge drink and have...
We've all heard the stats of how crippling America's opioid crisis has become. From the fatalities, to the incarcerations, to the impact on various ages and races; it is an addiction problem that knows no bounds. But to help drive the message further, CBS News has created...
We've previously profiled California and its rankings among the national opioid addiction average. But have you ever wondered which regions of our state have been hit hardest by this epidemic? Well The Sacramento Bee recently published some very telling stats, which highlight the skyrocketing prescription rates of...
We all known that energy drinks have become quite popular as "chasers" and mixers for alcohol. But could they actually contribute to addiction? Researchers at the University of Maryland believe so and they've put forth some compelling evidence to prove it. Their findings claim that young...
We are all aware of the effects of opioid addiction and how it is crippling cities across America. But it's interesting to point out that not many stories cover its sources, as in what leads people to start using in the first place. TheFix.com recently published a...
National Geographic is not the first place you'd expect to find an addiction article. But this week, the science mag put the topic front and center on their website with some fascinating new data involving opioid research and, of all things, zebrafish! According to NatGeo, zebrafish showcase several similar...
