The Deadly Business of Fentanyl Spreads West
Gone are the days when West Coast heroin addicts could rely upon the (relative) safety of Black Tar. Long gone.
Meth Addict Steals Tank — It Does Not End Well
The graphic footage of a meth addict plowing a stolen U.S. Army tank through suburban American streets might look like it was pulled from a bastardized version of GTA, but its consequences prove otherwise.
The Cost of Alcoholism in America
The cost of alcoholism takes many factors into consideration. Consequently it isn’t always easy to calibrate. That’s one of the reasons the costs themselves are rarely even considered. It’s also one of the reasons those costs are so considerable. But a new JAMA study shows we ignore those costs at our peril.
Fentanyl and COVID-19: A Lethal Mix
Fentanyl and COVID-19 go together like, well, Mass Murder and Black Death. That’s obvious. But did you also know both killing machines spring from the same place? Yep. It’s true. The 21st century’s most lethal synthetic opioid and and its equivalent coronavirus both come from Wuhan, China. And we can just imagine how proud Wuhanians are of giving birth to…
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National Prevention Week
Every year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) leads the nation in observing National Prevention Week. And this year is no exception. It is however exceptional. Why? Because more and more communities and organizations across the country are coming together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and mental health promotion. About National Prevention…
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